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KP05 WPM

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,527 mi
Last recorded133,527 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 WPM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 133,527 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 133,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 133,285 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2020 132,886 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 125,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 118,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,583 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 99,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,901 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,773 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,771 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 40,760 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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KP05 WPM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP05 WPM, 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 KP05 WPM registered?

KP05 WPM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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