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CP54 RRZ

2005 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,908 mi
Last recorded80,908 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 RRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 80,908 miles

Front small chip in front screen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp separated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 78,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 78,727 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,379 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 75,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below / cracked down to chords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,680 miles

cracks in nsr tyre

front discs worn on inner faces

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,775 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 72,775 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,732 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 69,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,381 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,704 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,560 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,560 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,976 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,674 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,227 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,297 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,053 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,304 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 15,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CP54 RRZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CP54 RRZ, 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 CP54 RRZ registered?

CP54 RRZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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