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BD05 NKS

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,600 mi
Last recorded175,600 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 NKS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 175,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 24 Dec 2017 155,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 140,593 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 140,593 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 128,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 128,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,913 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,884 miles

all four tyres have surface splits

Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,632 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,566 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,865 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 34,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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BD05 NKS is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD05 NKS, 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 BD05 NKS registered?

BD05 NKS is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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