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YG05 ATL

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,467 mi
Last recorded153,467 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 ATL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 153,467 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 153,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 149,165 miles

both rear tyres worn

rear number plate(s) fixings may need attention

Fail 26 Nov 2015 149,165 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres worn

rear number plate(s) fixings may need attention

Pass 6 Nov 2014 143,245 miles

EML LAMP ON

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 143,245 miles

EML LAMP ON

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 138,238 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 130,772 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 130,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 123,996 miles

Crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Fail 30 Nov 2011 123,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,896 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 106,840 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,113 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Jun 2009 96,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 May 2008 72,000 miles

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

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

front pads at 3mm thickness

n/s/f antiroll barlink breaking away from bonding

n/s/f nail in tyre

o/s/f antiroll bar link starting to brake away from bonding

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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YG05 ATL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YG05 ATL, 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 YG05 ATL registered?

YG05 ATL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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