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DJ54 HES

2005 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ54 HES
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,103 miles

Nearside 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 11 Oct 2016 84,558 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,769 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both ns/os (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,011 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,479 miles

unable to see centre brake pipes , due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,931 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,597 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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DJ54 HES is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DJ54 HES, 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 DJ54 HES registered?

DJ54 HES is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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