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AV05 MTO

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,664 mi
Last recorded118,664 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MTO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 118,664 miles

Damage to windscreen

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 118,659 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Damage to windscreen

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,334 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,490 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 88,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,502 miles

Front upper suspension arm bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Dec 2010 79,510 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 3 Dec 2009 78,052 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,157 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,664 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 52,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV05 MTO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV05 MTO, 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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AV05 MTO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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