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MA05 EHD

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

207,202 mi
Last recorded207,202 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EHD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 207,202 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 207,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 195,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 195,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 191,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 191,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 178,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner tailgate position lamp not illuminated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tailgate lamp damaged

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Fail 15 Feb 2019 178,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension system inoperative suspension light illuminated indicating a fault with suspension (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner tailgate position lamp not illuminated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tailgate lamp damaged

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 22 Feb 2018 171,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 146,639 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

bootlid is not fully locking shut (on safety catch)

park brake warning lamp is on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 141,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 133,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 128,052 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)

n/s plus o/s rear tyres cracking.

Pass 24 May 2012 117,021 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,857 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 79,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,115 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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MA05 EHD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MA05 EHD, 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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MA05 EHD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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