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OY05 YZC

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,102 mi
Last recorded178,102 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YZC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 178,102 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 178,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit:0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on drive shaft (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2017 172,933 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 172,933 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 165,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 255,651 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 141,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,689 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres worn low

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2013 135,689 miles

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

255/45 r18 99y pirelli pzero

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

brake pad warning light showing on dash

Pass 12 Jul 2012 119,259 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 119,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 93,610 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,687 miles

both front tyres have heavy wear to the inner edges and are close to exposing cords or plys

Fail 22 Apr 2009 82,110 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,110 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 2 Jul 2007

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,253 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 YZC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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