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OY55 GDZ

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

355,992 mi
Last recorded355,992 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 GDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 355,992 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 355,992 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 316,397 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 316,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 278,703 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 278,703 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 252,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 223,942 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 223,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 194,549 miles

Air filter split

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 9 Sep 2013 194,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Air filter split

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 10 Sep 2012 165,097 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 131,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,791 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,791 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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 GDZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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