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A8 YYX

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,403 mi
Last recorded91,403 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YYX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 87,848 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 87,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,973 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 24 Mar 2018 65,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Large crack (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Large crack (8.3.1d)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,284 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,185 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,117 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 61,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 56,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,351 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 51,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,563 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 44,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YYX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYX, 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.

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What year was A8 YYX registered?

A8 YYX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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