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KV05 YKZ

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,324 mi
Last recorded91,324 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 YKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 91,324 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jul 2024 91,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 91,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,939 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,772 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,699 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,761 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,336 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,870 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 38,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,383 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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KV05 YKZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV05 YKZ, 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 KV05 YKZ registered?

KV05 YKZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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