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WG05 MMG

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,696 mi
Last recorded165,696 miles
Recorded on7 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 MMG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2023 165,696 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2021 165,468 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 155,963 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 145,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 135,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 123,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,977 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,798 miles

Engine covers

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall and cuts to inner tread area

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Undertrays

Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 116,612 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,248 miles

Child seat fitted to nsr

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,365 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,549 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 81,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,118 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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WG05 MMG 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 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 WG05 MMG, 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 WG05 MMG registered?

WG05 MMG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 MMG shows 18 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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