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OY55 EDR

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,088 mi
Last recorded123,088 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EDR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 123,088 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,892 miles

front tyres have wear on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2018 115,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres have wear on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,489 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,954 miles

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

Stonechip outside zone 'A' of windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,366 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash.

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,586 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on.

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,502 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 76,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,556 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,727 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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OY55 EDR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OY55 EDR, 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 OY55 EDR registered?

OY55 EDR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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