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DG05 EUL

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,788 mi
Last recorded161,788 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 EUL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 161,788 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 161,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 152,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 152,720 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,317 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 143,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 132,237 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 132,237 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,652 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,707 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 108,707 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,780 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,356 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,574 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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DG05 EUL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG05 EUL, 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 DG05 EUL registered?

DG05 EUL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is DG05 EUL safe to buy?

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