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R333 BMG

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,002 mi
Last recorded151,002 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 BMG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 151,002 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 150,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 149,612 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 149,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 147,529 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 146,305 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,986 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 139,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 133,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 110,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,885 miles

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,034 miles

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

osr tyre cracking up

Fail 15 Aug 2014 94,034 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

osr tyre cracking up

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,618 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,444 miles

track con light on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 60,106 miles

slight movement in front bottom arm rear bush n/s and o/s

Fail 26 Nov 2011 60,106 miles

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

slight movement in front bottom arm rear bush n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,250 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)

Pass 27 May 2009 43,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,818 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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R333 BMG is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R333 BMG, 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 R333 BMG registered?

R333 BMG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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