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F12 HJW

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 HJW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,759 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 113,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 108,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 103,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 100,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 95,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,738 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,571 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat

Pass 29 May 2014 54,080 miles

slight cracking in rear tyres

small chips in zone A on screen

Fail 15 Jun 2013 48,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,478 miles

EPB not testabe with decelerometer,not testable with RBT, constant 4WD.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,151 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,071 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,041 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,034 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,002 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)

windscreen has damage outside swept area.

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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F12 HJW is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F12 HJW, 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 F12 HJW registered?

F12 HJW is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is F12 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 HJW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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