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OV05 YHW

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,634 mi
Last recorded61,634 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YHW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 61,634 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 54,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,305 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 47,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,231 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 33,871 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,871 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,641 miles

N/S front and rear tyre sidwalls damage

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,403 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 YHW is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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