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OY55 SKE

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,589 mi
Last recorded146,589 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 146,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 142,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,319 miles

Nearside Front exhaust flexy broken . slight blowing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/r19 100y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,958 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Mar 2016 118,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,103 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre out off shape little

o/s front mirror glass cracked

o/s rear side light very dim.has water inside lens

Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,403 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,403 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,722 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,325 miles

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

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 SKE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

OY55 SKE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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