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OY55 SHZ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

376,231 mi
Last recorded376,231 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 SHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 376,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 367,452 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 367,450 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 220,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 187,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 154,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside and offside (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 124,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,110 miles

EML warning lamp is on indicating a fault(s) in systems

Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,045 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,045 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,221 miles

engine oil level low

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,261 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,294 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,064 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5 mm.

offside front tyre worn to 2 mm.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,742 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 SHZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

OY55 SHZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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