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GY05 SXR

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,692 mi
Last recorded237,692 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 SXR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 237,692 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 233,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 228,313 miles

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 225,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 22 May 2018 210,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 210,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 203,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 197,002 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded and insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded and insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 May 2016 197,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded and insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded and insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 180,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 173,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre outside wall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 157,344 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 138,044 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 138,044 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,504 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 111,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,427 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 65,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 409,520 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 SXR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY05 SXR registered?

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

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