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TNZ 4275

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,158 mi
Last recorded174,158 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 4275
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 174,158 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 174,158 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward arm inner bush split through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward arm inner bush split through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 167,945 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 158,286 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 158,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 148,890 miles

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

Nearside headlight becoming loose

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 148,890 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight becoming loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on 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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TNZ 4275 is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TNZ 4275, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNZ 4275 registered?

TNZ 4275 is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is TNZ 4275 safe to buy?

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