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FV54 UVT

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,345 mi
Last recorded196,345 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UVT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 196,345 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 196,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 177,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 169,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 165,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 147,843 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)

Fail 2 May 2015 147,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 137,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,952 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 125,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,425 miles

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jan 2010 118,326 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 118,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 11,552 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 98,588 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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FV54 UVT is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV54 UVT, 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 FV54 UVT registered?

FV54 UVT is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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