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MA05 OAW

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OAW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 132,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,569 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 95,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 85,644 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 76,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 71,209 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,675 miles

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 65,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,418 miles

n/s front tyre worn to limit

n/s front washer poor operation

n/s rear tyre worn to limit centre band

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

rear disc pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,700 miles

n/s washer poor operation

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,939 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 41,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

front disc pads worn to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,001 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 OAW is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA05 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

MA05 OAW is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is MA05 OAW safe to buy?

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