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AX05 RNA

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

233,140 mi
Last recorded233,140 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 RNA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 233,140 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 222,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 222,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 203,718 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 203,718 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 192,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 179,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 165,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine check light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 153,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 141,539 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 141,539 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 133,043 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 133,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 114,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 Front 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 18 Nov 2009 81,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,259 miles

Underbody plastic guards fitted as standard equipment.

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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AX05 RNA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AX05 RNA, 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 AX05 RNA registered?

AX05 RNA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AX05 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 RNA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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