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R66 JTR

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,278 mi
Last recorded168,278 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 JTR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 168,278 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 160,214 miles

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 160,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 13 Oct 2017 148,808 miles

EML illuminated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns/os 225/40/19 raised read sections worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns/os perished 2.5mm 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 148,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump buzzing /blockage? (8.2.3)

EML illuminated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns/os 225/40/19 raised read sections worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns/os perished 2.5mm 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 133,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,192 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,436 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 6 Sep 2013 95,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,335 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,319 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,224 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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R66 JTR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R66 JTR, 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 R66 JTR registered?

R66 JTR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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