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MJ05 YHC

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,570 mi
Last recorded175,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 175,570 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 1 Jun 2016 158,120 miles

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 156,934 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 143,327 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 131,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 114,870 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

n/s front and o/s rear tyres have some sidewall damage

Fail 13 May 2011 106,506 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 May 2011 106,506 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 May 2010 100,338 miles

both rear tyres coming up to wear bars

Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,152 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 May 2008 139,625 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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MJ05 YHC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MJ05 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

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

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