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G2 WKK

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,124 mi
Last recorded144,124 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 WKK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 144,124 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 144,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost lower outer Ball Joint Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fwd Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 141,529 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 136,922 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 132,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both middle pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 128,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 123,044 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 123,044 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 119,939 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 119,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 116,174 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides most rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 108,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 106,469 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,535 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,841 miles

Offside front tyre has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,513 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 82,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,881 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,515 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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G2 WKK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G2 WKK, 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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G2 WKK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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