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BT54 JYZ

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,687 mi
Last recorded144,687 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 JYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 144,687 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 139,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 139,812 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 139,805 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,253 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover broken

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine undertray offside insecure

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 136,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of front / inner (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover broken

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

engine undertray offside insecure

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,412 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 102,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,786 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 64,778 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,764 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 51,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,573 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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BT54 JYZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT54 JYZ, 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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BT54 JYZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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