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LY05 HTL

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,507 mi
Last recorded191,507 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 HTL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 191,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 189,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 181,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 177,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 281,722 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 281,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 167,885 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake duisc worn low

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 167,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Nearside and Offside brake duisc worn low

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 165,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 257,513 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 257,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Thrust Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 146,587 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 227,972 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 227,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 213,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 189,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 178,493 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 107,576 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,491 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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LY05 HTL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

LY05 HTL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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