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EY05 CHL

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CHL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,028 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 76,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 May 2017 75,145 miles

E.M Light on.

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)

Fail 13 May 2017 5,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E.M Light on.

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 11 May 2016 72,971 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 72,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 70,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,062 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 54,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,048 miles

O/S/R tyre tread cut

Offside Front 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 13 May 2009 40,063 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,349 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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EY05 CHL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY05 CHL, 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 EY05 CHL registered?

EY05 CHL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is EY05 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 CHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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