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OV54 FWO

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,640 mi
Last recorded150,640 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 FWO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 150,640 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 133,487 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 125,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front upper control arm bushes worn

Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,752 miles

front upper control arm bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 26 Nov 2016 110,424 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 110,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 93,265 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 93,260 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,941 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER CORRODED AND GROVED

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND GROVED

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,538 miles

o/s/ flerx exhaust pipe slight leak

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,994 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 72,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,225 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 44,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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OV54 FWO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OV54 FWO, 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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OV54 FWO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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