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GF05 OCG

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,941 mi
Last recorded139,941 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 OCG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 139,941 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 131,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,742 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 119,592 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 119,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,697 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 112,697 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,056 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 11 Jul 2016 105,990 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,993 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,429 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 79,429 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut to nsr tyre but no cords showing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front bumper and offside front wing

front number plate cracked but can still be read

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers side kick panel not fitted propley

front windscreen small stone chips

osf fog lamp grill not secure

osf parking aid sensor pushed in

power steering noisey

Fail 11 Apr 2011 61,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers side kick panel not fitted propley

front windscreen small stone chips

osf fog lamp grill not secure

osf parking aid sensor pushed in

power steering noisey

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,284 miles

engine management light on

glow plug warning light flashing

Pass 27 May 2009 44,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,827 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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GF05 OCG is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF05 OCG, 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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GF05 OCG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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