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CV05 ULF

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,489 mi
Last recorded194,489 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ULF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 194,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 194,489 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 190,171 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall beginning to wear and crack

Pass 16 Sep 2013 187,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 182,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 177,713 miles

Nail in R/O/S tyre..

Pass 28 Oct 2010 173,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 136,532 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 136,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 98,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,181 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 56,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,365 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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CV05 ULF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV05 ULF, 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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CV05 ULF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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