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SK05 AOT

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,690 mi
Last recorded149,690 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 AOT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 145,573 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 141,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 136,766 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 136,732 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 126,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 126,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 113,168 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 113,168 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,407 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 96,430 miles

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 Front 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 4 May 2010 82,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,441 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)

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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SK05 AOT is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK05 AOT, 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 SK05 AOT registered?

SK05 AOT is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is SK05 AOT safe to buy?

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