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NH54 CTZ

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,507 mi
Last recorded161,507 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 CTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 161,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 154,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Apr 2021 154,352 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Jul 2018 147,330 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 147,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight faded

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 147,324 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front headlamp lens misted over

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Brake lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Postion lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a degree of tears and splits

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

Pass 2 May 2017 134,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement left (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement left (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement right (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 4 May 2016 129,606 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running hard on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise wheel alignment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running hard on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 123,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut almost reaching the cords.

Fail 7 May 2015 123,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut almost reaching the cords.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,494 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,277 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,083 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 63,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,501 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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NH54 CTZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NH54 CTZ, 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 NH54 CTZ registered?

NH54 CTZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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