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OV55 OVK

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,407 mi
Last recorded167,407 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 167,407 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 167,407 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 167,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 167,025 miles

front brake discs are corroded

play found in nearside front track rod end but not excessive

Pass 5 May 2018 165,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2017 163,172 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 163,118 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 156,080 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 155,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 159,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 141,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 4 Sep 2013 116,035 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 31 Oct 2011 88,291 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,815 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 77,815 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,176 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 64,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,658 miles

Front wiper blades worn

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 OVK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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