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OV05 OAN

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,940 mi
Last recorded125,940 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 OAN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,940 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 125,938 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak all 4 exhaust flex joints damaged by contact with the road (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,632 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 118,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,157 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 92,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 79,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,233 miles

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

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,334 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 OAN is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OAN, 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 OV05 OAN registered?

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

Is OV05 OAN safe to buy?

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