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FV05 NYA

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,085 mi
Last recorded228,085 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 NYA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 228,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 226,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 226,615 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 220,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 214,892 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 207,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 205,042 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 194,630 miles

Front pads low

Handbrake warning light on

Under trays prevent full inpection

Pass 3 Nov 2017 163,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,215 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,163 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 99,191 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,473 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,469 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,994 miles

Unable to reach max fuel rpm for Emissions test, due to car manufacture!

Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,853 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,417 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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FV05 NYA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV05 NYA, 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 FV05 NYA registered?

FV05 NYA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is FV05 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 NYA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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