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N9 JLY

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,171 mi
Last recorded108,171 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 JLY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Fail 9 Nov 2016 108,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Pass 28 Nov 2015 101,834 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 101,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 101,819 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front disc corroded inner

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,623 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 90,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,621 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,941 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 78,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,496 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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N9 JLY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N9 JLY, 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 N9 JLY registered?

N9 JLY is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is N9 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 JLY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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