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MH05 BTE

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,796 mi
Last recorded120,796 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 BTE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 120,796 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 120,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 118,211 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 118,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm req x4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,811 miles

Central Rear 2 exhaust hangers broken

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,811 miles

Central Rear 2 exhaust hangers broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2016 106,236 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 106,236 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,047 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,047 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,417 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,652 miles

Front and rear brake disc faces pitted.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,789 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 76,789 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PITTED

FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,051 miles

both rear tyres low tread

chip in windscreen zone b not bigger than 40mm

Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,270 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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MH05 BTE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MH05 BTE, 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 MH05 BTE registered?

MH05 BTE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MH05 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 BTE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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