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GV05 XUB

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

232,266 mi
Last recorded232,266 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XUB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 232,266 miles

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

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

vehicle under-covers present.

Fail 5 Dec 2023 232,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle under-covers present.

Pass 23 Oct 2022 229,298 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 224,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 217,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2019 213,251 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 200,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 189,877 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 180,720 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 162,595 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 145,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 129,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer edge of the tread but at time of test no cords showing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,391 miles

n/s/r tyre deep cut to inner side wall NOT cord

o/s/f tyre balding edges

Fail 26 Jun 2012 113,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/r tyre deep cut to inner side wall NOT cord

o/s/f tyre balding edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,127 miles

rear brakes getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,432 miles

Some unbalance recorded front brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,646 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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GV05 XUB is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV05 XUB, 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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GV05 XUB is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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