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OE05 GTY

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,088 mi
Last recorded136,088 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 GTY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 136,088 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,750 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 108,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y (2.26mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y (1.77mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y (3.14mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 94,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y (2.26mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y (1.77mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y (3.14mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 79,418 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,914 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 76,912 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 71,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,935 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f drop link bushes worn but not excessive movement

Pass 16 May 2014 60,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 55,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 49,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,784 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 68,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,604 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,846 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 32,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OE05 GTY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE05 GTY, 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 OE05 GTY registered?

OE05 GTY is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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