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SV05 YJY

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,398 mi
Last recorded181,398 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YJY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 181,398 miles

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

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

osr tyre small cut

Pass 30 Jun 2016 179,263 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2016 179,043 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2015 158,947 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 140,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,863 miles

all four tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,023 miles

front tyre wearing on inner edges.

inner tread on both rear tyres mishaped.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 101,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyre wearing on inner edges.

inner tread on both rear tyres mishaped.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,269 miles

Drivers front side lamp working but dim

Engine warning lamp on

Oil leaking from passenger side front lower arm suspension bush

Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,532 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,490 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2008 36,489 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

chip in windscreen

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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SV05 YJY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SV05 YJY, 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 SV05 YJY registered?

SV05 YJY is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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