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CX05 DFD

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,690 mi
Last recorded113,690 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 DFD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 113,690 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,264 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,636 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,410 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear SLIGHT CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

Rear SUSPENSION DROP LINK TO BOTTOM ARM HAS MOVEMENT. BOTH

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,362 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,251 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,020 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 61,027 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 55,125 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,568 miles

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

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

nsf tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,405 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,885 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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CX05 DFD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX05 DFD, 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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CX05 DFD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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