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OV05 BFZ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,535 mi
Last recorded113,535 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 113,535 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi's (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,680 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 101,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,145 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 93,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 85,087 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 85,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,742 miles

tps light on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,701 miles

n/s windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,331 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,252 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,144 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OV05 BFZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OV05 BFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV05 BFZ registered?

OV05 BFZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is OV05 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 BFZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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