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VN05 HPP

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,900 mi
Last recorded117,900 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 HPP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 117,900 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to O/S front tyre.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Slight damage to N/S front tyre outer wall.

Slight wear to front brake pads.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 117,900 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to O/S front tyre.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Slight damage to N/S front tyre outer wall.

Slight wear to front brake pads.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 102,320 miles

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

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

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 12 Apr 2013 98,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 96,064 miles

Front brake disc's are lipped and worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 92,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,241 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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VN05 HPP is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN05 HPP, 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 VN05 HPP registered?

VN05 HPP is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is VN05 HPP safe to buy?

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