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D2 RGF

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,070 mi
Last recorded131,070 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 RGF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 131,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 129,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 128,504 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 128,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,108 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 124,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,829 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 115,216 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,580 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 81,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,329 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,227 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,227 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,515 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,515 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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D2 RGF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 D2 RGF, 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 D2 RGF registered?

D2 RGF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is D2 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 RGF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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