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OE05 PLU

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

233,167 mi
Last recorded233,167 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 PLU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 233,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 221,197 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 221,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 199,310 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear seat belt casing broken

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 199,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear seat belt casing broken

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread and bald inner edge

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 195,418 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 188,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 180,622 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 164,883 miles

front tyres 1.6mm inner edges [unevan]

rear number plate poor condition

rear tyres 2mm inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 150,216 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,432 miles

all tyres worn inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2011 130,329 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,591 miles

front wiper blades poor

n/s/r side light 50 % not working

n/s/r stop light 50% not working

rear brake pads low

unevan tyre wear front

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,125 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PLU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLU, 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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OE05 PLU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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