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OV54 YVP

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,157 mi
Last recorded154,157 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 YVP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 154,157 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 154,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 150,808 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 146,890 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 143,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,055 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 130,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,509 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,529 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,859 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 87,409 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,924 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,595 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,116 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 55,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 17 Feb 2009 44,796 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,839 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 32,839 miles

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

Nearside 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 YVP is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YVP, 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 OV54 YVP registered?

OV54 YVP is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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