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TIG 1276

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,347 mi
Last recorded245,347 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 1276
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 245,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 205,295 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 136,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,099 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Tyres Worn low-Smooth Inner Shoulders

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

Offside Rear Worn Inner Shoulder Smooth

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 127,735 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 127,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,477 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 117,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,457 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 102,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,250 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,347 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,200 miles

front and rear brake pads around 75% worn

Fail 8 Dec 2008 33,194 miles

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

front and rear brake pads around 75% worn

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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TIG 1276 is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TIG 1276, 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 TIG 1276 registered?

TIG 1276 is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is TIG 1276 safe to buy?

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