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OE05 GTZ

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,254 mi
Last recorded160,254 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 GTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 160,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 175,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake caliper may require repair and or adjustment (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner differential misting oil

Pass 29 Feb 2016 159,897 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits some blue coloured smoke

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 159,897 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits some blue coloured smoke

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,386 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f wheel valve dust cap missing.

oil leak from rear differential.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 147,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f wheel valve dust cap missing.

oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 133,128 miles

Exhaust emits light blue smoke. Not visible when carrying out emisions.

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner sidewall.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 133,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits light blue smoke. Not visible when carrying out emisions.

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner sidewall.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,739 miles

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

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

Rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,178 miles

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

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

implement in o/s/r tyre not sure if punctured

slight oil misting from osr off diff

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,512 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,941 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,402 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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OE05 GTZ 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 76.9%.

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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

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

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