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OY55 SNV

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,471 mi
Last recorded201,471 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 SNV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 201,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 187,006 miles

eml light on

Fail 14 Sep 2017 187,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 174,570 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHT INNER EDGE

Fail 19 Sep 2016 174,554 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE FRONT (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam NEARSIDE FROINT (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHT INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Oct 2015 165,890 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 165,890 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 154,404 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall split

Fail 24 Sep 2014 154,258 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre wall split

Pass 9 Oct 2013 142,548 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 142,548 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum slight scratch damage to offside windscreen {a}zone

Fail 25 Sep 2012 134,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 134,060 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

kerbing damage to both nearside tyres (not exposing cords)

outer lens missing from nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 27 Sep 2010 106,512 miles

Front brake discs VERY worn, touching wear sensors on pads.

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 106,512 miles

Front brake discs VERY worn, touching wear sensors on pads.

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,159 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 SNV is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

OY55 SNV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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