MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
headlamp output low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
cuts in surface rubber of nearside rear inner tyre sidewall (not to structure)
cuts in surface rubber of nearside rear inner tyre sidewall (not to structure)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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GY05 HCL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GY05 HCL, 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 HCL registered?
GY05 HCL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 21 March 2005.
Is GY05 HCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for GY05 HCL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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