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AE05 YTD

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,265 mi
Last recorded134,265 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YTD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,265 miles

Centre exhaust joint leaking

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 116,582 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,773 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,000 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 82,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,912 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 1 Apr 2010 55,463 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,980 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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AE05 YTD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE05 YTD, 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 AE05 YTD registered?

AE05 YTD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is AE05 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YTD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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