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YS05 WGG

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,107 mi
Last recorded151,107 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 WGG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 151,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 146,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear diff has slight leak

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2023 141,649 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 141,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 135,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 130,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 125,856 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,648 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,229 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 82,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,645 miles

offside rear tyre cracked / perrished

Fail 20 Sep 2013 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre cracked / perrished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,903 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,524 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,199 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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YS05 WGG is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YS05 WGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS05 WGG registered?

YS05 WGG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is YS05 WGG safe to buy?

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