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GJ05 CGX

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,860 mi
Last recorded97,860 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 CGX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 97,860 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 96,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 95,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 94,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 93,790 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre outersidewall is slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2021 92,701 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,210 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 91,210 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 89,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 88,426 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on dash

Pass 31 May 2017 86,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,805 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,731 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,458 miles

2/ ref to tyre adv / both wearing on the inner shoulders

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)

eng management light is on indicating a fault . ?

nsr seat belt unable to inspect due to child seat fitted / not disturbed

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML warning lamp staying on

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,817 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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GJ05 CGX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ05 CGX, 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

How do I check the history of GJ05 CGX?

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What year was GJ05 CGX registered?

GJ05 CGX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GJ05 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 CGX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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