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OE05 PKD

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 PKD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 108,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

all front suspension upper arm bushes split and have play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

lanse missing nearside rear lamp on boot lid

nearside windscreen washer jet inop

off side rear indicator has some segments not working

play in both front anti roll bar link bushes(borderline pass)

steering rack has play

nearside rear fog lamp showing white light to rear

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,997 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)

all front suspension upper arm bushes split and have play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

lanse missing nearside rear lamp on boot lid

nearside windscreen washer jet inop

off side rear indicator has some segments not working

play in both front anti roll bar link bushes(borderline pass)

steering rack has play

nearside rear fog lamp showing white light to rear

Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,747 miles

both front anti roll bar links have play in a bush

nearside rear fog lamp shows white light

noise on engine

slight play in nearside of steering?

Fail 8 Apr 2014 87,747 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

both front anti roll bar links have play in a bush

nearside rear fog lamp shows white light

noise on engine

slight play in nearside of steering?

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,479 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes have play

condensation off side rear lamp

near side front tyre has a cut to inner side wall

noise on engine

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,479 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes have play

condensation of both rear lamps

near side front tyre has a cut to inner side wall

noise on engine

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,919 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 29,832 miles

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

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

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 PKD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE05 PKD, 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 PKD registered?

OE05 PKD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is OE05 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 PKD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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