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MA05 VWU

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,461 mi
Last recorded152,461 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 152,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 135,598 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 119,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 111,464 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 111,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 964,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,789 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2.5mm tread depth - bald outer edges

both rear tyres 2mm tread depth

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 VWU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VWU, 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 MA05 VWU registered?

MA05 VWU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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