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YX54 MHU

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,011 mi
Last recorded150,011 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 MHU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 148,012 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 144,570 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 137,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 127,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,358 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 111,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,924 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 102,924 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 97,532 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 97,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,482 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,757 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,302 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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YX54 MHU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YX54 MHU, 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 YX54 MHU registered?

YX54 MHU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YX54 MHU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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