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R800 BAR

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 BAR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 128,306 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 120,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 115,822 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 115,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 115,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,054 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 107,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 99,709 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,099 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,623 miles

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

n/s/f &o/s/r & n/s/r tyre side walls cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,206 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDE/WALL CRACKING

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,796 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 65,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,003 miles

restricted view of underbody

Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,505 miles

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)

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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R800 BAR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R800 BAR, 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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R800 BAR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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