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OY55 EEG

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

213,703 mi
Last recorded213,703 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EEG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 213,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 213,689 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working Unit missing (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 125,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 112,671 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,817 miles

front & rear brake discs worn & lip on edges

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 103,817 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front & rear brake discs worn & lip on edges

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,210 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front exhaust flexi pipes deteriated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,872 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 55,869 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,824 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,789 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 EEG is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EEG, 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 EEG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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