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B21 TEK

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,548 mi
Last recorded133,548 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 TEK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 133,548 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 123,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 120,711 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,396 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 89,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 79,642 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 15 Oct 2013 70,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,970 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,826 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 43,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,831 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,223 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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B21 TEK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B21 TEK, 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 B21 TEK registered?

B21 TEK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is B21 TEK safe to buy?

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