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SL05 XLR

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,938 mi
Last recorded157,938 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XLR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,938 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

surface rust underneath.

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 148,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 144,240 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated (bush pulling from arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 144,227 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link lower bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to wires on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated (bush pulling from arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 131,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 112,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 112,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,330 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,478 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,305 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,084 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,473 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,051 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

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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SL05 XLR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SL05 XLR, 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 SL05 XLR registered?

SL05 XLR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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