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EN05 ZKM

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,942 mi
Last recorded106,942 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 ZKM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 106,942 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 106,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 119,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,098 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 115,000 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 115,000 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 100,025 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 100,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,835 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 145,043 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 134,177 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 127,365 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 127,361 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 71,654 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 100,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 100,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,832 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,524 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,469 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,073 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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EN05 ZKM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EN05 ZKM, 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 EN05 ZKM registered?

EN05 ZKM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is EN05 ZKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 ZKM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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