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B16 PBW

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,614 mi
Last recorded90,614 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 90,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,561 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,779 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,528 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,475 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,105 miles

TPMS light on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,063 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and damaged on side wall. 255/40ZR19 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and damaged on side wall. 255/40ZR19 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer blocked but provides sufficient washer liquid

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer blocked but provides sufficient washer liquid

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,214 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some componenys in engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,401 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,813 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 27 Aug 2014 29,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,217 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,914 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,714 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 6,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 3,697 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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B16 PBW is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B16 PBW, 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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B16 PBW is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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