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R321 TJE

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,601 mi
Last recorded114,601 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 TJE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 114,601 miles

EML illuminated

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 114,601 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,080 miles

Nearside Rear Outer oil contamination around driveshaft c/v boot

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,528 miles

Nearside Rear Outer oil contamination around driveshaft c/v boot

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and perished/cracked between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and perished/cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,774 miles

EM light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 107,279 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 107,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,260 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish between treads

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 55 R17 103 W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres starting to perish between treads

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button broken (1.1.6 (d))

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,549 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,315 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 93,295 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,530 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,346 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,891 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,914 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,546 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,778 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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R321 TJE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R321 TJE, 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 R321 TJE registered?

R321 TJE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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