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GJ05 NKC

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,589 mi
Last recorded171,589 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 NKC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 171,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 158,050 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 153,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 145,148 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 145,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,013 miles

all brake discs are lipped

nearside repeater lens is cracked

water ingress in nearside rear outer lamp unit

water ingress in offside rear inner lamp unit

water ingress in offside rear outer lamp unit

Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,173 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,625 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 NKC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NKC, 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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What year was GJ05 NKC registered?

GJ05 NKC is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is GJ05 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 NKC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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