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DA05 GNO

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,700 mi
Last recorded140,700 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GNO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 140,700 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges close to the limit

rear tyres on the limit advise to be changed on borderline

slight damge to front end of vechile

Pass 3 Sep 2012 123,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,548 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 119,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 87,030 miles

CONDENSATION INSIDE O/S HEADLAMP

DAMAGE TO NSR LAMP CLUSTER

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 86,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

CONDENSATION INSIDE O/S HEADLAMP

DAMAGE TO NSR LAMP CLUSTER

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,942 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 68,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DA05 GNO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA05 GNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA05 GNO registered?

DA05 GNO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DA05 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 GNO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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