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OV55 HWY

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

204,512 mi
Last recorded204,512 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HWY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 204,512 miles

all 4 front upper suspension arm bushes split

both head lamps deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 192,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 180,642 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 180,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 172,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 165,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 147,106 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 19 Oct 2011 133,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 132,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2010 118,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,541 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,699 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 HWY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

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

Is OV55 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 HWY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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