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OY05 OLA

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,532 mi
Last recorded165,532 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OLA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 165,532 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf & osf (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre outter wall slight tears

Pass 16 Oct 2014 157,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 146,271 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 146,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 141,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 130,236 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,340 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 98,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 86,544 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 86,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,893 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 OLA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

OY05 OLA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is OY05 OLA safe to buy?

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