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OV55 OVF

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,719 mi
Last recorded135,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 OVF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 135,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2015 135,719 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 101,262 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 94,492 miles

Quite a bit of oil around gearbox and sump area.

The o/s/r tyre is close to the legal limit.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 94,486 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Quite a bit of oil around gearbox and sump area.

The o/s/r tyre is close to the legal limit.

Pass 28 May 2010 85,752 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 77,913 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 OVF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 OVF registered?

OV55 OVF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is OV55 OVF safe to buy?

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