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G18 OJB

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,660 mi
Last recorded107,660 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 107,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 104,337 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 104,337 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,647 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 88,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,310 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,401 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,127 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,127 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,158 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,819 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,811 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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G18 OJB is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G18 OJB, 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 G18 OJB registered?

G18 OJB is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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