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A8 VJX

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,061 mi
Last recorded112,061 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VJX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,061 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 112,061 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to check (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 111,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,485 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,881 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2023 109,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 108,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 105,948 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 105,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 94,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,519 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 79,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 79,243 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 72,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 66,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 56,561 miles

nearside front tyre edge

Pass 26 May 2010 46,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,397 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,580 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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A8 VJX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 100,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 VJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 VJX registered?

A8 VJX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is A8 VJX safe to buy?

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