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OY05 DPZ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 149,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 145,445 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 138,951 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 138,951 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 133,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 126,184 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 126,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 120,429 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 116,401 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 28 Oct 2016 112,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 103,575 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 89,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 89,198 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 75,726 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges and is starting to split / crack

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 74,635 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges and is starting to split / crack

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 64,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 56,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,998 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,132 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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OY05 DPZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DPZ, 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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OY05 DPZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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