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T5 GXL

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,449 mi
Last recorded168,449 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 GXL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 168,449 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front axle rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal has a lot of travel

Pass 10 Jun 2022 166,926 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 163,008 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished on inner wall

Fail 20 Apr 2021 163,008 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside front tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 29 Jan 2020 160,248 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 154,651 miles

footbrake pedal; has quite a long travel

Fail 30 Jan 2019 154,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

footbrake pedal; has quite a long travel

Pass 19 Jan 2018 144,102 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,027 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 115,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,281 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,072 miles

All tyres worn on edges

front wipers smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,623 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on edges below 1.6mm but are stepped tread pattern not tread depth so not RFR. not showing cords at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,993 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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T5 GXL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 T5 GXL, 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 T5 GXL registered?

T5 GXL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is T5 GXL safe to buy?

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