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YC05 GPE

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,981 mi
Last recorded127,981 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GPE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 127,981 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,243 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 120,243 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 114,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 5 Aug 2015 106,652 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,723 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 99,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,020 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 88,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,943 miles

both rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm and nearside rear just passed test

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,070 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,568 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pad warning light coming on dash.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,545 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,545 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YC05 GPE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC05 GPE, 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 YC05 GPE registered?

YC05 GPE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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