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W12 MHJ

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,687 mi
Last recorded120,687 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,996 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 117,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear SCREW IN TREAD

Offside Rear SCREW IN TREAD

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,524 miles

all four exhaust flexis wearing

all four tyres wearing on edges

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

all four exhaust flexis wearing / rusting

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s and o/s on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s by calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s and o/s inside edge

both o/s exhaust flexi pipes wearing

engine covers

under trays

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,176 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,590 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,551 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,297 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,413 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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W12 MHJ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W12 MHJ, 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 W12 MHJ registered?

W12 MHJ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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