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SM05 FZL

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,293 mi
Last recorded171,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 FZL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 171,293 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) missing lining separated from pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2025 169,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 166,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 152,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 142,551 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 142,551 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,690 miles

Incorrect battery fitted to vehicle (battery secure in boot

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing cover loose

Windscreen washer pipes leaking fluid

Fail 7 Aug 2019 110,689 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing cover loose

Windscreen washer pipes leaking fluid

Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,990 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2017 97,643 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,630 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,539 miles

leak at headlight washers

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,900 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,321 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,939 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,113 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 17,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,597 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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SM05 FZL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM05 FZL, 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 SM05 FZL registered?

SM05 FZL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for SM05 FZL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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