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WD05 EBA

2005 Audi A8

Beige Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,269 mi
Last recorded67,269 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 EBA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 67,269 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 67,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,622 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 64,252 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 63,822 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,370 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,392 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,388 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,846 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,481 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,774 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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WD05 EBA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Beige with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WD05 EBA, 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 WD05 EBA registered?

WD05 EBA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is WD05 EBA safe to buy?

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