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YT05 JJE

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,605 mi
Last recorded113,605 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 JJE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 113,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,487 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 112,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspension light on but suspension has movement and no leaks visible as per section 2.4

Fail 21 May 2014 105,404 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 21 May 2014 105,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 103,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,851 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 70,356 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,222 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,601 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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YT05 JJE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT05 JJE, 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 YT05 JJE registered?

YT05 JJE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is YT05 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 JJE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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