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AO05 VSA

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

202,966 mi
Last recorded202,966 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VSA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 202,966 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

n/s/r tyre bald on inner egde

o/s/f tyre bald on inner egde

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2021 194,944 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 185,784 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 177,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 177,231 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 170,048 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 162,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 147,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 142,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 138,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,396 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 132,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 114,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 103,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,789 miles

front c link bushes starting to split.

front number plate loose at edge.

rear pads low discs lipped and corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 75,086 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 VSA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

AO05 VSA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AO05 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 VSA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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