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LY05 EFR

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,099 mi
Last recorded97,099 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 EFR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 97,099 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,960 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,871 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush offside nearside (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush offside nearside (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 89,577 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f upper arms (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

under covers fitted obscuring engine components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 87,656 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all front upper suspension arm rubber bushes are worn.

Pass 8 May 2013 76,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,466 miles

nearside front upper both arms. bushes are cracked but do not have exessive movment

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,989 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,381 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 15 May 2008 50,199 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 50,198 miles

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

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

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

a cut in offside rear tyre

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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LY05 EFR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY05 EFR, 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 LY05 EFR registered?

LY05 EFR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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