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BL05 ZXZ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,103 mi
Last recorded213,103 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 ZXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 213,103 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 194,847 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 161,679 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 161,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 101,213 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 101,207 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,083 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 71,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,819 miles

1) Rear inner brake pads close to wear limit.

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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BL05 ZXZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL05 ZXZ, 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 BL05 ZXZ registered?

BL05 ZXZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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