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EK05 YLA

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YLA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 104,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,942 miles

all4 tyres showing cracks in treads

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 87,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,749 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 56,749 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,520 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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EK05 YLA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EK05 YLA, 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 EK05 YLA registered?

EK05 YLA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is EK05 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 YLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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