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WR05 EHE

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

198,797 mi
Last recorded198,797 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 EHE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 198,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 196,692 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 190,505 miles

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

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Fail 28 Jul 2022 190,505 miles

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

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

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 6 Sep 2018 182,739 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 175,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 170,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 164,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 160,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 157,183 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 156,295 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 133,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 107,424 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 107,424 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2008 89,128 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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WR05 EHE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WR05 EHE, 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 WR05 EHE registered?

WR05 EHE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is WR05 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 EHE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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