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J777 RMA

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,195 mi
Last recorded130,195 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 RMA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 130,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 126,246 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 126,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 122,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 122,349 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,473 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 115,248 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 113,698 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 113,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,120 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 88,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 88,428 miles

Nearside rear brake caliper appears damp no apparent leak.

Pass 24 May 2016 84,599 miles

Both offside front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2016 84,598 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both offside front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Small heat shield below prop shaft centre coupling insecure

Pass 20 May 2015 80,399 miles

Both front upper suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated .

Brake pad warning light on .

Offside Brake caliper has damp residue ?

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 75,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 May 2013 70,090 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion on all four brake discs.

Pass 25 May 2011 56,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 52,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,690 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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J777 RMA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J777 RMA, 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 J777 RMA registered?

J777 RMA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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