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BK05 YGN

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,903 mi
Last recorded162,903 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YGN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 162,903 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 160,623 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 160,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 157,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r caliper damp

Fail 24 Feb 2020 157,141 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n s caliper damp

Pass 19 Feb 2019 153,121 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 153,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 148,810 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 148,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 124,500 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,796 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 67,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 51,513 miles

rear tyres wearing low

underneath covered in covers

both fornt tyres wearing on inner edges

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 May 2010 46,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,170 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,478 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,338 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 YGN is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK05 YGN, 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 BK05 YGN registered?

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

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