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OY55 SVN

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,248 mi
Last recorded170,248 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 SVN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 170,248 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 170,248 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 168,607 miles

Offside Front traction control link corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower back arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,209 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,778 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,778 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,139 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,915 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,186 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,706 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,079 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 SVN is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

OY55 SVN is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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