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OY05 YZB

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,573 mi
Last recorded100,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YZB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,573 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 100,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2012 89,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,463 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,463 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,601 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 YZB is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

OY05 YZB is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is OY05 YZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 YZB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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