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T5 RHX

2005 Audi A8

White Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 RHX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 91,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

screen wash leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp washer leaking after use

Pass 15 Jul 2024 84,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,731 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,315 miles

oil leak possible from engine, also suspension lower on o/s

Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 65,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 56,598 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 47,615 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,114 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,780 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 38,402 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2012 32,167 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,784 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 28,749 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,749 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,549 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 RHX is a 2005 Audi A8 in White with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

T5 RHX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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