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AO05 UBR

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UBR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,286 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,121 miles

Nearside Front both upper suspension arms inner bushes worn

Offside both front upper suspension arms inner bushes worn

Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,121 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front both upper suspension arms inner bushes worn

Offside both front upper suspension arms inner bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,078 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play steering arm inner fixing

water in o/s/r light lens

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,832 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 56,832 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,304 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 24 Jul 2008 34,564 miles

slight cut n/s front tyre outer wall

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 UBR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO05 UBR, 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 AO05 UBR registered?

AO05 UBR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AO05 UBR safe to buy?

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