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E12 EDW

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,853 mi
Last recorded174,853 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 EDW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 174,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 172,709 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 23 Nov 2023 170,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 170,682 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 168,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 2 Nov 2022 168,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 164,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 162,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 161,969 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak

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

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2018 160,923 miles

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

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

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

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 158,519 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front washer jet weak

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 155,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 152,514 miles

N/s + O/s front upper suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated.

Underbody & engine covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 148,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 139,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s front fog light lens cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 138,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s rear wheel rim two repairs (welded) visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 135,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also most floor sections.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 121,958 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,025 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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E12 EDW is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 E12 EDW, 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 E12 EDW registered?

E12 EDW is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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