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MT05 MDE

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,842 mi
Last recorded134,842 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MDE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,902 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,171 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,927 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 89,927 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 77,686 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,111 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,806 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2008 31,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,751 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 MDE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT05 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

MT05 MDE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is MT05 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 MDE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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