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OY05 DPF

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

256,889 mi
Last recorded256,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 DPF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 256,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 249,244 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine rattle/ noise

front exhaust bracket missing

front number plate cracked

nsf dip beam pattern slightly distorted

osr tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Apr 2016 249,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine rattle/ noise

front exhaust bracket missing

front number plate cracked

nsf dip beam pattern slightly distorted

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Dec 2014 239,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 227,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2011 196,455 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 196,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 158,927 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 158,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 115,891 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 115,891 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,523 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 71,523 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,414 miles

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

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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OY05 DPF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OY05 DPF, 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 OY05 DPF registered?

OY05 DPF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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