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OY05 YZN

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,052 mi
Last recorded158,052 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 158,052 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 158,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 147,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 142,702 miles

Nearside exhuast flexi has slight blow

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread and worn on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 9 Sep 2020 142,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front upper arm - Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear upper arm - Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front upper arm - Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear upper arm - Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside exhuast flexi has slight blow

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread and worn on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 130,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 118,005 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm - inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 118,005 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm - inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,131 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 100,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,739 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 75,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,572 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 YZN is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

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

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