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N100 LYO

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests42 (34 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 LYO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

34 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 83,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 68,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 82,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2025 82,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 80,989 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge of the brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 77,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 74,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 74,577 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,626 miles

Front Inner brake disc surfaces have corrosion on inners

Pass 14 May 2020 71,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 51,483 miles

Front wipers smearing the screen

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 69,467 miles

Both rear bump stops and shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops and shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 49,964 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 66,359 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 66,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking, no cords visible. inner edge balding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking, no cords visible. inner edge balding

Fail 12 Oct 2017 48,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking, no cords visible. inner edge balding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking, no cords visible. inner edge balding

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,293 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2016 59,610 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "c" link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "c" link (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 41,882 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "c" link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "c" link (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,158 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 34,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 49,681 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,395 miles

Front and rear brake pads 50% worn

Front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,832 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 43,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,915 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,143 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 27,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,489 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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N100 LYO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N100 LYO, 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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N100 LYO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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