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OY55 GGK

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

161,046 mi
Last recorded161,046 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 161,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs pitting and corroding advise replace

Front head lamp lens going dull

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear track control arm bush getting worn advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres getting worn on 2mm advise replace

Pass 29 Apr 2023 158,980 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly park brake req attention just met limits strip check (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 156,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/S LOWER BALL JOINT BACK ONE HAS LIFT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY LIKE NEW TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE ALL BRAKE PIPES RED RUBBER GREASE HOSES BRAKE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK ADVISORY ONLY

Pass 3 Feb 2021 152,362 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 147,674 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight creaking noise coming from bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL inner bushes on upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 139,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 124,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,510 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,798 miles

o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,430 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2009 38,299 miles

under floor tray fitted

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 GGK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 GGK, 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 GGK registered?

OY55 GGK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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