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OY05 YZF

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,995 mi
Last recorded120,995 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YZF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 118,898 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 115,425 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,739 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,811 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,471 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,611 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,703 miles

Slight noise offside rear hub when rotated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,266 miles

front anti roll bar c link bushes perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,636 miles

front tyres on 4 mm

osr light lense misting up

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 YZF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

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

Is OY05 YZF safe to buy?

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