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BK05 JAO

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,836 mi
Last recorded102,836 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JAO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 102,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,089 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,402 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn and have cutts in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,685 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,299 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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BK05 JAO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BK05 JAO, 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 BK05 JAO?

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What year was BK05 JAO registered?

BK05 JAO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BK05 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 JAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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