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VN05 MMO

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,812 mi
Last recorded177,812 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 MMO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 177,812 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air suspension light on

eml on

Pass 16 Apr 2020 166,024 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, upper front arms bush partly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald and also has nail at outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover split. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 166,024 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front, rear lower arms bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, upper front arms bush partly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald and also has nail at outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover split. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 144,224 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 143,781 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,106 miles

engine warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,113 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars and perrished

Pass 8 May 2014 69,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished on inner sidewalls

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished on inner sidewalls

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,309 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre has minor splits to inner sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,104 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 41,104 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,912 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,291 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

o/s/front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

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 MMO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN05 MMO, 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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VN05 MMO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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