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EX05 PUU

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,107 mi
Last recorded205,107 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PUU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 205,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 204,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2016 204,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 197,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 197,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 195,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 193,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 190,387 miles

slight chip in screen, slight play front linkbars, slight play suspension arm ball joints and bushes

slight play rear lower hub bushes

Fail 15 Sep 2011 190,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight chip in screen, slight play front linkbars, slight play suspension arm ball joints and bushes

slight play rear lower hub bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2010 173,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 146,817 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear disc pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2008 107,499 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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EX05 PUU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX05 PUU, 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 EX05 PUU registered?

EX05 PUU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is EX05 PUU safe to buy?

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