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OV55 HWA

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,052 mi
Last recorded163,052 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HWA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 163,052 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 163,052 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 235/45/19 on n/s/f and 235/55/17 on the o/s/f (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 161,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 151,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 142,935 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 142,899 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 135,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,887 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 102,887 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,776 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,589 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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OV55 HWA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV55 HWA, 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 OV55 HWA registered?

OV55 HWA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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