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MT05 DCE

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,348 mi
Last recorded198,348 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DCE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 198,348 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 198,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,840 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,835 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,353 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,324 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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MT05 DCE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT05 DCE, 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 MT05 DCE registered?

MT05 DCE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is MT05 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 DCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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