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ET05 SXR

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,074 mi
Last recorded192,074 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 SXR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2017 192,074 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 181,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 171,792 miles

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 14 Mar 2014 155,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,552 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 119,898 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 114,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,865 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 1,986 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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ET05 SXR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET05 SXR, 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 ET05 SXR registered?

ET05 SXR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is ET05 SXR safe to buy?

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