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OY55 GMO

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,976 mi
Last recorded159,976 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 159,976 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 147,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 128,531 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 128,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,347 miles

large floor pan guard fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,803 miles

engine tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,493 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,795 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 GMO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

OY55 GMO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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