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DF05 OVS

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,456 mi
Last recorded132,456 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 OVS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 132,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 129,455 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

boot laden

Pass 15 Oct 2018 117,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 112,660 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 112,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 108,591 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 108,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

smokey at tail pipe when hot

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,613 miles

engine smokey when hot within limits at retest

n/s front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

o/s front tyre worn inner /outer edge close to limits

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

o/s front tyre worn inner /outer edge close to limits

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,366 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,766 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,743 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,533 miles

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

advise rear number plate deterated

advise wear on edges of front tyres

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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DF05 OVS is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF05 OVS, 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 DF05 OVS registered?

DF05 OVS is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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