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STK 461

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,312 mi
Last recorded239,312 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTK 461
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 239,312 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 238,159 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 238,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 232,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 232,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 229,979 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 226,476 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 226,476 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 215,589 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 215,589 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 203,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front inner brake pads wearing thin

rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Dec 2012 174,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 141,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills covered full undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Dec 2010 137,082 miles

tested wet rear brake discs worn cover sills engine pan and floor pans fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2010 137,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tested wet rear brake discs worn cover sills engine pan and floor pans fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,779 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 65,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,707 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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STK 461 is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 STK 461, 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 STK 461 registered?

STK 461 is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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