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V33 GCC

2005 Audi A8

Blue Gas bi-fuel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

260,718 mi
Last recorded260,718 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 GCC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 260,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 257,014 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 252,035 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 248,430 miles

Nail in tyre nearside rear and offside rear ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 242,995 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 241,121 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted unable to view correctly

Pass 15 Jan 2018 226,915 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Dec 2016 217,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 206,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 195,356 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 159,065 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 134,073 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,674 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,374 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 115,710 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 115,681 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 10 Mar 2010 108,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Washer bottle leaking screen wash.

Washers required cleaning and aligning correctly.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 103,732 miles

strong advise front antirollbar links worn

strong advise n/s/r tyre close to limit on outer ede

Pass 13 Feb 2008 81,752 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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V33 GCC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V33 GCC, 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 V33 GCC registered?

V33 GCC is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is V33 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 GCC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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