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DV05 HMZ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

218,009 mi
Last recorded218,009 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 218,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 213,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 205,562 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 191,127 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 191,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 176,621 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 May 2016 176,621 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2015 161,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 2 May 2014 149,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

both front wipers slightly deteriated

Pass 3 May 2013 132,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 113,482 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 94,863 miles

Front discs heavily lipped and worn

Front tyres 4mm

Rear pads very low 2mm

Fail 4 May 2011 94,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front discs heavily lipped and worn

Front tyres 4mm

Rear pads very low 2mm

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,875 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,578 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,773 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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DV05 HMZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV05 HMZ, 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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DV05 HMZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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