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OY55 DYB

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DYB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 98,802 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 98,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 98,794 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,641 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 78,438 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to calipers both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose to caliper splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,687 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Position lamp light output is noticeably less than offside but still visible from a reasonable distance

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 69,743 miles

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

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 7 Jan 2014 66,583 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,384 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,010 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,926 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 27,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,633 miles

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)

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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OY55 DYB is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY55 DYB, 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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OY55 DYB is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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