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DY02 OCT

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,567 mi
Last recorded128,567 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 OCT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 128,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 126,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Corroded on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded on inner face 60 % ~ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Nov 2022 122,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire incorrectly secured

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 122,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire incorrectly secured

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,192 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 arms , bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 arms , bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner appear at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 118,343 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to tyres condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking suspect injector no 4 (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 arms , bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 arms , bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner appear at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre within repair area ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,785 miles

Lighting ; Headlamps , lenses deteriorated

Note ; Decelerometer Brake Test only , Quattro

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Washer fluid , minor leak at Offside front

Fail 16 Nov 2018 107,785 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lighting ; Headlamps , lenses deteriorated

Tyres ; Tread bald at inner edge , close to cords , Nearside front

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,051 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Decelerometer Brake Test only , Quattro ( 4WD )

Suspension ; Nearside front & Offside front upper arms inner bushes deteriorated

Tyres ; Nearside front & Offside front Inner tread balding & Inner wall worn , suspect close to cords

Fail 31 Oct 2017 104,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced between Y & 0 (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced between Y & 0 (6.3.4a)

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Decelerometer Brake Test only , Quattro ( 4WD )

Note ; Tyre pressures were low , n/s/f 10 psi , o/s/f 20 psi & both rear 25 psi ~

Suspension ; Nearside front & Offside front upper arms inner bushes deteriorated

Tyres ; Nearside front & Offside front Inner tread balding & Inner wall worn , suspect close to cords

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,387 miles

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Decelerometer Brake Test only , Quattro , 4 WD

Registration ; both number plate character spacing slightly large between Y & 0

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,523 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,893 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front wipers smeary.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,817 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)

off side rear inner side light dim

Fail 12 Sep 2012 68,817 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

off side rear inner side light dim

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DY02 OCT is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DY02 OCT, 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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DY02 OCT is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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