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MJ05 YHA

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,607 mi
Last recorded198,607 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YHA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 198,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 184,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 181,846 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim. is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 180,668 miles

Nail O/S/R tyre.

Small chip in the windscreen.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 180,668 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail O/S/R tyre.

Small chip in the windscreen.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 178,842 miles

Small chip in the windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2013 177,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 176,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 176,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 172,370 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 163,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 149,499 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 149,499 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2008 110,750 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 110,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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MJ05 YHA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ05 YHA, 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 MJ05 YHA registered?

MJ05 YHA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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