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DW51 RAY

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,278 mi
Last recorded138,278 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW51 RAY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,278 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front joint on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2021 138,271 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer front joint on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front joint on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 132,354 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes on arms cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 132,354 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes on arms cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted pad sensor wiring tangled and kinking hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 126,368 miles

EML on

Fail 2 Dec 2019 126,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/ r 19 100y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 95,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,183 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged under floor (7.2.2)

front brake disc corroded on inner side

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,333 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,725 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 66,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,541 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,726 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,434 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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DW51 RAY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DW51 RAY, 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 DW51 RAY registered?

DW51 RAY is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is DW51 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW51 RAY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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