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R25 ADD

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

238,576 mi
Last recorded238,576 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 ADD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 238,576 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 209,846 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 187,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 166,743 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 139,735 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,383 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn down to 2.5 mm tread depth

offside and nearside front antiroll bar link bushs deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,745 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,745 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,304 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 67,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,867 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,174 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 26,172 miles

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

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

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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R25 ADD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R25 ADD, 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 R25 ADD registered?

R25 ADD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is R25 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 ADD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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