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NC05 OEY

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,816 mi
Last recorded124,816 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 OEY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 124,816 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2012 124,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 102,800 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 102,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,610 miles

Advise both rear tyres on 2mm and nail in N/S/R

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,565 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 55,202 miles

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

Advise both rear tyres on 2mm

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 1 May 2008 34,989 miles

Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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NC05 OEY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC05 OEY, 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 NC05 OEY registered?

NC05 OEY is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is NC05 OEY safe to buy?

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