CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD05 XZF

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,058 mi
Last recorded135,058 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XZF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 135,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 133,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,925 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,220 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 120,153 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 120,153 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod end excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,389 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 85,387 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels have one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 83,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 77,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr top arm outer bush v slight play

osr tyre small nick in sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,794 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,927 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 59,972 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs worn

near side rear tyre wall dammaged

Fail 9 May 2011 59,829 miles

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

car has tyres wiyh mixed ratings

front left tyre has a cut side wall

the brake discs are pitted and corroded

all four tyres are deflated and are likely to have run flat overheating damage

Fail 26 May 2010 55,901 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2010 55,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,607 miles

the exhust has slight damage from speed bump type of damage

the front tyres are worn to 2mm on the inside edges

the rear right inside lamp has water ingress and some of the led,s do not work

Pass 28 May 2008 41,758 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
Full Audi A8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD05 XZF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD05 XZF?

You can check the full history of BD05 XZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD05 XZF registered?

BD05 XZF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is BD05 XZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 XZF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD05 XZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD05 XZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.