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AP54 OBU

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,262 mi
Last recorded146,262 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 OBU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,262 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,170 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre slight damage on side wall

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

nearside front and offside front tyres have cuts on the outer wall not showing cordes yet

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,267 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,083 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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AP54 OBU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP54 OBU, 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 AP54 OBU registered?

AP54 OBU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is AP54 OBU safe to buy?

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