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OY05 OKV

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

234,720 mi
Last recorded234,720 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OKV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 234,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 234,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 227,194 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 217,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 209,489 miles

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

offside head lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 198,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 176,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 152,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 129,239 miles

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

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

Offside rear upper suspension cover is damaged/holed

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 107,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 107,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 85,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,140 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 OKV is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV registered?

OY05 OKV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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