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VA05 AEE

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,004 mi
Last recorded183,004 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 AEE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 183,004 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 183,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 179,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 173,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

antiroll bar links corroded

slight under body corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 171,813 miles

item removed

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Front tyre cut on outer wall and outside edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

alloys fitted nearly fouling wheel arches and front track rod ends

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 164,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 163,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 258,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 150,117 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)

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

wiper blades

Fail 30 Nov 2011 150,117 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

wiper blades

Pass 22 Dec 2010 136,865 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 116,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2008 92,900 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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VA05 AEE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA05 AEE, 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 VA05 AEE registered?

VA05 AEE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VA05 AEE safe to buy?

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