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BK05 VNU

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,684 mi
Last recorded166,684 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 166,684 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 153,934 miles

Front o/s n/s front top strut arms rear bushes deteriorated

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 148,565 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn lipped and rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake is starting to bind its not as free as the n/s/r brake

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn lipped and rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,760 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 134,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 124,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 115,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 102,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 150,160 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 150,150 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 144,636 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 144,635 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,643 miles

only one horn working

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and have 3mm tread remaining, offside rear tyre also on 3mm

nearside number plate light slightly loose in bootlid

Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,599 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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BK05 VNU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNU, 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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BK05 VNU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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