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YC05 KSZ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,463 mi
Last recorded164,463 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 KSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 164,463 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both arms, rear most worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both arms, rear most worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 158,774 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 158,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 152,416 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 146,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 137,843 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,131 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 131,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 127,083 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,242 miles

Advise both headlamps poor beam image

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 111,991 miles

Advise o/s headlamp poor beam image

Advise rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 109,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 97,253 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 97,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2012 84,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 55,588 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 55,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,335 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 33,337 miles

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

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 KSZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel 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 YC05 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

YC05 KSZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 KSZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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