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BD05 XZJ

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,008 mi
Last recorded130,008 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 130,008 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 130,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 126,515 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 126,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,797 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 112,380 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 112,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 97,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

slight weep on rear diff

Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,748 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 48,854 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,768 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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BD05 XZJ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black 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 XZJ, 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

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What year was BD05 XZJ registered?

BD05 XZJ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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