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MA05 JFU

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,214 mi
Last recorded113,214 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 JFU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 113,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 98,974 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 98,807 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 94,013 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 89,620 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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MA05 JFU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFU, 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 MA05 JFU registered?

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

Is MA05 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 JFU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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