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OV55 OVJ

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,701 mi
Last recorded139,701 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 OVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 139,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 139,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 131,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 124,914 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2018 110,355 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 106,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip stone (8.3.1d)

both front tyre wearing edges

Fail 17 Apr 2017 106,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip stone (8.3.1d)

both front tyre wearing edges

Pass 4 May 2016 102,194 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 96,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 69,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,567 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 OVJ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

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

Is OV55 OVJ safe to buy?

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