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LB54 OGW

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,617 mi
Last recorded173,617 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 OGW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 173,617 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 172,017 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 169,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 169,208 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 169,208 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 168,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 162,260 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 159,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 153,288 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 144,065 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 144,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 130,735 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 130,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 119,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 110,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,177 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,276 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,759 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,032 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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LB54 OGW is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LB54 OGW, 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 LB54 OGW registered?

LB54 OGW is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is LB54 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 OGW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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