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DL54 BLV

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,444 mi
Last recorded168,444 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 BLV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 168,444 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2019 165,472 miles

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP'S TARNISHED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 157,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 152,679 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 152,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 149,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 141,942 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2014 141,938 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 132,521 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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DL54 BLV is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL54 BLV, 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 DL54 BLV registered?

DL54 BLV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DL54 BLV safe to buy?

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