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M28 WJG

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,966 mi
Last recorded70,966 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 WJG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,966 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 65,385 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 61,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 54,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,125 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,853 miles

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

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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M28 WJG is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M28 WJG, 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

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What year was M28 WJG registered?

M28 WJG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is M28 WJG safe to buy?

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