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BJ05 MKZ

2005 Audi A8

Green Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,112 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 112,936 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s/f side lamp showing red o/s inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s/r number plate lamp flickering (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 169,525 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 169,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 93,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 190,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 189,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 131,036 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 130,466 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

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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BJ05 MKZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ05 MKZ, 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 BJ05 MKZ registered?

BJ05 MKZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 MKZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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