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OY05 YZU

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,349 mi
Last recorded157,349 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 157,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 151,566 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 145,687 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to treadwear indicators

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Slightly uneven increase to front brake effort

Undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2017 124,776 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to treadwear indicators

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Slightly uneven increase to front brake effort

Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,435 miles

front brake disc's corroded

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

rear brake disc's corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,391 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 105,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

condition of o/s/r exhaust clamp

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2012 78,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,805 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,699 miles

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

front tyres worn thin

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,502 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,267 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 YZU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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