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L8 AEN

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 AEN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 115,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,798 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,980 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,151 miles

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,711 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Front brake discs slightly pitted inner face

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,061 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 55,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,516 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,759 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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L8 AEN is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L8 AEN, 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 L8 AEN registered?

L8 AEN is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is L8 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 AEN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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