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EF05 CLY

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,815 mi
Last recorded119,815 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 CLY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 119,815 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 111,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 108,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 105,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,953 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 102,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,380 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tray not fully supprted

Pass 2 Nov 2013 79,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,658 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,484 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,403 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2010 51,460 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,666 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jul 2008 35,910 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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EF05 CLY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EF05 CLY, 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 EF05 CLY registered?

EF05 CLY is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is EF05 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 CLY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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