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W12 OAM

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,625 mi
Last recorded123,625 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 OAM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 123,625 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 123,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2025 118,640 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2024 117,356 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 117,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 114,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 114,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,836 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 111,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 110,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 107,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front flexi exhaust deteriorated but not leaking major exhaust gases

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,528 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,621 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 OAM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

W12 OAM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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