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P20 SEW

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,711 mi
Last recorded149,711 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 SEW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 149,711 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 149,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 149,666 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 146,362 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,690 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 133,286 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 127,320 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 127,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 121,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,811 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 104,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,413 miles

cleaned out & re - aimed o/s & n/s/f washer jets

some wear in o/s & n/s/f brake discs

windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,692 miles

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,606 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

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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P20 SEW is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P20 SEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P20 SEW registered?

P20 SEW is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is P20 SEW safe to buy?

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