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N11 CAF

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

191,426 mi
Last recorded191,426 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 CAF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 191,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 187,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 184,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 182,126 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 178,777 miles

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

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2021 175,307 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 172,396 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 168,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 161,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 155,012 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 146,102 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 145,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 133,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 133,640 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 123,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,477 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 99,950 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 99,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 May 2011 86,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 86,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 73,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,608 miles

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

tracking appears out

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,898 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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N11 CAF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N11 CAF, 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 N11 CAF registered?

N11 CAF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is N11 CAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 CAF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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