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L33 AUN

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,553 mi
Last recorded173,553 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 AUN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 173,553 miles

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

engine management light

Pass 18 Jun 2015 168,602 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 168,544 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine lamp on

Pass 21 May 2014 162,080 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 125,383 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 125,381 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 138,964 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

all front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated

windscreen has a chip in it

Pass 28 May 2011 123,543 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine/Bay Covers.

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

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

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

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

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

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 26 May 2010 103,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2010 103,279 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti roll bar drop links perishing (have no freeplay in them)

headlamp aims low

lots of small stone chips in windscreen

wipers smear screen

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,987 miles

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

rear tyres getting low.

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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L33 AUN is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L33 AUN, 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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L33 AUN is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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