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N19 NYS

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,227 mi
Last recorded153,227 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 NYS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 153,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 146,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 146,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake getting excessively hot when driving (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake getting excessively hot when driving (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 140,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 132,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 132,364 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 131,748 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 123,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 113,756 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,865 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,839 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 96,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen front lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen front lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 87,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 86,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 81,030 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 81,030 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,586 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,599 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 52,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 51,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,556 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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N19 NYS is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N19 NYS, 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 N19 NYS registered?

N19 NYS is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is N19 NYS safe to buy?

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