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MF55 GTZ

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,495 mi
Last recorded130,495 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 GTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 130,495 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm bush suspension arm closest or rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes suspension arms closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 130,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint suspension arm closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm ball joints play both top suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm ball joint suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge split showing ply of cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge splitting also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation build up inside headlight also (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm ball joint suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear suspension arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,787 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 124,787 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,234 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Windows tinted on both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 120,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Windows tinted on both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 117,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,467 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 107,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,306 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 93,532 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,521 miles

Fuel system component leaking under car around cooler pipes area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,347 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 89,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 81,476 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,804 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,269 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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MF55 GTZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MF55 GTZ, 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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MF55 GTZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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