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AG05 SLY

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,771 mi
Last recorded139,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 SLY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 139,771 miles

Brake warning light on.

Front flexi exhaust worn.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 135,837 miles

Brake warning light on.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 135,837 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake warning light on.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,159 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 13 Aug 2015 119,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 110,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,058 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 64,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 80,101 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 79,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 65,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,481 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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AG05 SLY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AG05 SLY, 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 AG05 SLY registered?

AG05 SLY is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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