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LY54 EUN

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,554 mi
Last recorded143,554 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 EUN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 143,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear light clusters damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2024 133,506 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2023 124,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,607 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 109,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 104,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 99,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underside has body trims restricting inspection of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,789 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 86,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn bald on edges & cuts

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges cracked & splitting in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,386 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

both rear tyres perishing between tread pattern

windscreen wiper blades smearing slight

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,889 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,716 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,470 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,470 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,412 miles

chip in nearside of windscreen smaller than 40mm diameter

engine is slightly noisy on initial start up

fuel filler cap appature drain hole is blocked and full of water

slight condensation inside all rear light clusters

Pass 6 Apr 2009 5,849 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,018 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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LY54 EUN is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY54 EUN, 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 LY54 EUN registered?

LY54 EUN is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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