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LY05 VAE

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,968 mi
Last recorded147,968 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VAE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 147,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 141,325 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,106 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 127,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,481 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 185,719 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 185,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,481 miles

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

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

both front tyre very worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,481 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front tyre very worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2013 42,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,512 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 31,568 miles

Bothe front trye 5-6mm

F pads 5% wear

N/S/F Tyre wall cut

N/S/R Tyre 4mm with wear slightly heavier on centre and inner

O/S/R Tyre 5-6mm

Pass 27 May 2009 27,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,124 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 VAE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY05 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

LY05 VAE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is LY05 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 VAE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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