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OY05 DSO

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,822 mi
Last recorded67,822 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 67,822 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 64,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 62,892 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 60,859 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,501 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 55,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,493 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,414 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are cracking & perrished but not to cords or plys

front brake disks poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,597 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2010 35,553 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres starting to crack but not to cords or plys

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,949 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 DSO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 OY05 DSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY05 DSO registered?

OY05 DSO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is OY05 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 DSO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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