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FY05 OYL

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,885 mi
Last recorded169,885 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OYL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 169,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 162,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 157,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 144,758 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 144,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 144,745 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 127,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,083 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 118,083 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 105,910 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 105,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 105,634 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,899 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,503 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,611 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,299 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,667 miles

advise slight play in both front c links.

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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FY05 OYL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FY05 OYL, 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 FY05 OYL registered?

FY05 OYL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is FY05 OYL safe to buy?

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