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NY54 LNK

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,557 mi
Last recorded131,557 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 LNK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 131,557 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,622 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 119,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,103 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,516 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,926 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 100,376 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 92,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,735 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has minor cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake disc surfaces have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,480 miles

all tyres splitting in tread patterns

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,209 miles

slight perishing to all tyres on tread pattern

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,859 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,223 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,038 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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NY54 LNK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY54 LNK, 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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NY54 LNK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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