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AJ05 BFN

2005 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,317 mi
Last recorded180,317 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BFN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 180,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 149,295 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 149,295 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,352 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rear deff

Fail 2 Jun 2015 122,352 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

oil leak from rear deff

Pass 30 Jun 2014 178,476 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 110,262 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,668 miles

All Tyres Worn Close To Legal Limit And Worn From Inner And Outer Edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 97,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All Tyres Worn Close To Legal Limit And Worn From Inner And Outer Edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,943 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,931 miles

both front tyres worn on inside & outside edges.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 56,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inside & outside edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,731 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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AJ05 BFN is a 2005 Audi A8 in Beige with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ05 BFN, 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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AJ05 BFN is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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