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OV05 OCA

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,289 mi
Last recorded169,289 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 169,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 157,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 155,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 154,790 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 154,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 145,007 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 145,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 224,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm,inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 224,034 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm,inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 128,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 190,510 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 102,097 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 102,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,321 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,037 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 131,127 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 131,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 118,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

N/S/F tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,266 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

NSF tyre pressure was too low , no nail found

Pass 27 May 2009 53,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,357 miles

front and rear brake pads low

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 OCA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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