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PY05 HLC

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

300,031 mi
Last recorded300,031 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 HLC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 300,031 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 318,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 187,271 miles

Offside rear brake light lens damaged

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 187,271 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake light lens damaged

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 171,545 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2013 153,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 141,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

d/s/r light unit cracked

oil leak from engine only slight

Fail 9 Nov 2012 141,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

d/s/r light unit cracked

oil leak from engine only slight

Pass 25 Nov 2011 119,802 miles

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2011 119,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,579 miles

advise both front anti roll bar c link lower bushes splitting

rea inner pads worn ;low

Fail 17 Nov 2010 97,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise 20%imbalanced on front brakes

advise both front anti roll bar c link lower bushes splitting

rea inner pads worn ;low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 91,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,423 miles

Offside Front 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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PY05 HLC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PY05 HLC, 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 PY05 HLC registered?

PY05 HLC is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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