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OY05 YZO

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

328,857 mi
Last recorded328,857 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 328,857 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 311,318 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 182,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 177,270 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 172,300 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 172,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 163,899 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 163,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 156,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both headlight lenses poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2017 147,257 miles

Nearside Front radius arm rubber bush detiorated

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

eml light on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 135,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 11 Feb 2015 124,964 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 115,104 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,782 miles

nearside front tyre on3mm tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,588 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre punctured

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,572 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,387 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 YZO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

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

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