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CP05 FEU

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,716 mi
Last recorded119,716 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 FEU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 119,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 111,700 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 111,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 108,966 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 108,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,466 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,068 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 98,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler (under car) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,249 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 95,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 91,215 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working stays on constant (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,067 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 91,067 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 May 2015 82,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 81,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 75,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 67,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,416 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,492 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 29,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,832 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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CP05 FEU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CP05 FEU, 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 CP05 FEU registered?

CP05 FEU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is CP05 FEU safe to buy?

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