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BO52 PAR

2005 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,700 mi
Last recorded70,700 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 PAR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,197 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 52,131 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,360 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 49,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,097 miles

Nearside Inner stop lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 40,738 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR NONOBLIGATRY SIDE LAMP INOPERATIVE

Fail 26 Nov 2015 40,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE REAR NONOBLIGATRY SIDE LAMP INOPERATIVE

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,708 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r lamp in boot lid faulty

o/s/r lamp broken

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,171 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 37,166 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,646 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 35,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,694 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,688 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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BO52 PAR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BO52 PAR, 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 BO52 PAR registered?

BO52 PAR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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