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OV05 BHP

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,320 mi
Last recorded149,320 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BHP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 149,320 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 138,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,108 miles

Engine slightly smoky at idle

Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NS + OS rearmost arms (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking NS injector area on engine (7.2.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS x4 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 185,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edges

Fail 13 May 2014 184,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edges

Pass 7 May 2013 96,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 71,530 miles

Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

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)

Offside rear diff slight leak

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

Pass 5 May 2010 60,617 miles

Large undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,482 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2009 49,290 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,964 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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OV05 BHP is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV05 BHP, 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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OV05 BHP is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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