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SJ05 AMU

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,893 mi
Last recorded149,893 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 AMU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,893 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 149,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 147,741 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 145,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,987 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 141,966 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,279 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner and outer (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 135,893 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside headlamp washer weak and leaking.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 135,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside headlamp washer weak and leaking.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 132,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 126,996 miles

Covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay.

Pass 8 May 2014 123,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 119,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,083 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,053 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,053 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,513 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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SJ05 AMU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ05 AMU, 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 SJ05 AMU registered?

SJ05 AMU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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