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VK05 VCM

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,658 mi
Last recorded189,658 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VCM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 189,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 185,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light is ON.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 176,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 176,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 165,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 154,851 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 143,902 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 143,869 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 127,361 miles

nearside/offside front/rear brake pads suspect low/worn

Pass 15 May 2009 108,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 97,350 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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VK05 VCM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK05 VCM, 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 VK05 VCM registered?

VK05 VCM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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