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GT52 GAZ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,643 mi
Last recorded104,643 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT52 GAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 104,643 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 102,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,678 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Nov 2021 99,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 87,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,762 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 82,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,379 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,492 miles

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

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

both front tyres deteriated in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,783 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,783 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,173 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,049 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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GT52 GAZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GT52 GAZ, 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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GT52 GAZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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