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GY05 FZL

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

224,216 mi
Last recorded224,216 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FZL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 224,216 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 219,950 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 219,944 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine malfunction light on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2016 213,888 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 213,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 204,307 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 196,654 miles

Electronic stability program light was on when driven into mot bay, but now off at end of test.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 196,654 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Electronic stability program light was on when driven into mot bay, but now off at end of test.

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 186,799 miles

ESP Malfunction lamp indicates a fault in system.

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

SRS Malfunction lamp indicates a fault in system.

Windscreen has some light scratching.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 178,074 miles

EML on

ESP warning on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 178,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML on

ESP warning on

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 160,555 miles

Both front wipers smear screen

Damage to NSF lower wing section

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 160,555 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers smear screen

Damage to NSF lower wing section

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 136,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 115,112 miles

front wipers smear screen slightly.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 115,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres getting low.

front wipers smear screen slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,046 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 94,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GY05 FZL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GY05 FZL, 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 GY05 FZL registered?

GY05 FZL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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