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VO05 LAE

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,582 mi
Last recorded189,582 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 LAE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 189,582 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 180,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 179,094 miles

Under guards fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 172,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 165,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 152,464 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 146,459 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 134,458 miles

all brake discs worn

brake pad light on dash

Fail 10 Oct 2012 134,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on dash

all brake discs worn

brake pad light on dash

Pass 8 Nov 2011 127,952 miles

air bag lamp lit.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 127,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

air bag lamp lit.

Pass 7 May 2010 117,360 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 117,360 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 102,314 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 102,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 90,247 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,899 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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VO05 LAE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO05 LAE, 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 VO05 LAE registered?

VO05 LAE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VO05 LAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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