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SW05 WWK

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,158 mi
Last recorded148,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 WWK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 148,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 142,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 136,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 128,488 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 195,492 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 195,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 116,940 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 116,937 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,692 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 96,329 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,126 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 87,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,838 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 67,978 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,978 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,894 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,426 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,258 miles

Offside Front 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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SW05 WWK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW05 WWK, 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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SW05 WWK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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