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OV55 OVH

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,995 mi
Last recorded136,995 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 OVH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 136,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 123,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 118,010 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 117,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 112,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,391 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,362 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 98,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,377 miles

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

both front brake disks worn

engine covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,538 miles

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

off side front tyre damaged

rear number plate going funny

Fail 16 Apr 2010 52,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front tyre damaged

rear number plate going funny

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,392 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 OVH is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

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

Is OV55 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 OVH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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