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YF54 OPM

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

319,701 mi
Last recorded319,701 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 OPM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 319,701 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear brake fault (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

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

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Brake fluid looks old

Engine Management light is ON

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes are wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both soft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Ns rear inner stop light is not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both cracked and soft (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seat belt buckle casings are detached

Rear suspension bushes are cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2020 193,909 miles

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

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

both head lights deteriorating Not reducing light output

Pass 22 Oct 2019 189,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 184,175 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF & OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 182,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 178,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 169,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 168,424 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 167,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 166,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 164,684 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 157,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 130,471 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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YF54 OPM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YF54 OPM, 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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YF54 OPM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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