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DC54 AGU

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,527 mi
Last recorded185,527 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 AGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 185,527 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 175,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 166,675 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 166,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 154,837 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 154,837 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 141,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 120,282 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 120,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 105,538 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 93,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 84,999 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 84,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,731 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 44,060 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner braking surfaces.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,060 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner braking surfaces.

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 7 Mar 2008 43,272 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)

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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DC54 AGU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DC54 AGU, 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 DC54 AGU registered?

DC54 AGU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is DC54 AGU safe to buy?

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