MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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)
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LY05 VAE?
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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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