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OY05 YZX

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,768 mi
Last recorded195,768 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YZX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 195,768 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 195,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 188,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 174,452 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 174,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 158,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 153,468 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 149,545 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 149,535 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 143,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 143,297 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 132,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2012 126,283 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 126,283 miles

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

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

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 31 May 2011 119,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 108,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 88,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 60,628 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 60,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

advise fron inner pads appear low further inspection is advised

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 YZX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

OY05 YZX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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