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M44 GHM

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,140 mi
Last recorded205,140 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 GHM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 205,140 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 204,352 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 204,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 200,930 miles

emissions not detectable with equipment

engine MIL illuminated

Fail 9 Mar 2020 200,930 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light extinguished by customer with diagnosice equipment during test (7.1.6 (a))

emissions not detectable with equipment

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2019 196,692 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 193,235 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 187,466 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 179,799 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 269,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 149,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 145,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 145,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 142,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,825 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,646 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,592 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,551 miles

Both front antiroll bar droplinks bushes starting to split

Front pads approx 80% worn

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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M44 GHM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M44 GHM, 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 M44 GHM registered?

M44 GHM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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