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DP53 DEG

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

163,481 mi
Last recorded163,481 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP53 DEG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 163,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on the inner edge, just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

amber suspension lamp on dash

centre exhaust sleeve cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2024 152,514 miles

o/s rear seat belt stalk outer casing damaged, belt fully functional

Pass 20 Dec 2023 149,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 146,657 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 143,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,035 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 137,464 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,878 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,458 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,254 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,574 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,511 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in o/s/f tyre

front tyre's wearing on edge's

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,288 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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DP53 DEG is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DP53 DEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP53 DEG registered?

DP53 DEG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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