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AO05 KZS

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KZS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 99,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,660 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 94,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 92,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cupping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,590 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,375 miles

oil leak from o/s rocker gaskit

oil leak from rear main oil seal

Fail 15 Jul 2020 83,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from o/s rocker gaskit

oil leak from rear main oil seal

Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,848 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,976 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 75,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,053 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,714 miles

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

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 20 Apr 2012 54,308 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 54,308 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,121 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,091 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,202 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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AO05 KZS is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AO05 KZS, 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 AO05 KZS registered?

AO05 KZS is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is AO05 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 KZS shows 22 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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