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W12 NAF

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,213 mi
Last recorded113,213 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,213 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2017 110,160 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,980 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,946 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 96,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,067 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 71,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

rear pads visually getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2010 54,697 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 54,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 35,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,284 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 NAF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NAF, 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 NAF registered?

W12 NAF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is W12 NAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 NAF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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