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W12 NYK

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,218 mi
Last recorded170,218 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 NYK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 170,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 169,356 miles

Front undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 167,015 miles

undertray

Fail 29 Sep 2023 167,015 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertray

Pass 3 Oct 2022 166,261 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2022 166,261 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 164,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 159,128 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 159,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 155,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 152,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 140,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 132,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,894 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 106,870 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,966 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,318 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,646 miles

rear screen cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,108 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 53,102 miles

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

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

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 NYK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 W12 NYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 NYK registered?

W12 NYK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is W12 NYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 NYK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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