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SW54 OEF

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,488 mi
Last recorded214,488 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 OEF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 214,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 208,338 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 208,338 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking under drivers side floorpan (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 200,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 185,966 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 185,966 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 173,127 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 173,125 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 160,323 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 160,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 149,457 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 149,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 137,745 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jun 2014 137,744 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 127,535 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres worn

o/s rear tyre worn

Fail 9 Apr 2013 127,534 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 110,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,291 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 94,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,867 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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SW54 OEF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW54 OEF, 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 SW54 OEF registered?

SW54 OEF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SW54 OEF safe to buy?

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