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OV05 VHC

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,047 mi
Last recorded161,047 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VHC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 161,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 149,200 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 149,152 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,741 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inboard bushes both sides seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres sidewall seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 142,741 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Screw punctured tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inboard bushes both sides seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres sidewall seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,742 miles

nearside front exhaust flex slight leak

Pass 4 May 2017 129,070 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 123,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 117,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 110,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 110,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 100,901 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 100,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on dash

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 31 May 2012 90,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 81,336 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 81,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 72,357 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,222 miles

Both rear and the o/s/f tyre,s 2mm on all edges, running under pressure.

Front brake disc,s worn close to minimum.

The o/s/f tyre just meets the 3/4 minimum central tread minimum, inner bald.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,935 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 VHC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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