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VK05 WSO

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,343 mi
Last recorded138,343 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,343 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 221,137 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 128,301 miles

offside front window cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2012 128,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front window cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 122,616 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 118,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,980 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,188 miles

screen chipped zone 'A'

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 WSO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VK05 WSO, 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 VK05 WSO registered?

VK05 WSO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is VK05 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 WSO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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