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HJ05 ZBE

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,056 mi
Last recorded133,056 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 ZBE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 133,056 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Only locking on one side (3.1 (c))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust clamps rusting away slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both side lower front exhaust felix joins have small cracks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower arms rear most arms inner bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 133,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Only locking on one side (3.1 (c))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust clamps rusting away slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both side lower front exhaust felix joins have small cracks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower arms rear most arms inner bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both side rear inner light units lots condensation in units

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring view to certain components

Fail 25 Aug 2021 132,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring view to certain components

Pass 7 Sep 2020 130,809 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses foggy in appearance (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

both sides rear lamp clusters have condensation inside lenses

offside rear exhaust silencer to centre box exhaust silencer jointing clamp corroded away

Pass 27 Aug 2019 128,544 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass faded/discoloured (auto tint mirror)

Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,683 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 122,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,247 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Aug 2015 117,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,313 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2014 114,313 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2013 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 107,853 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 95,328 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,740 miles

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,373 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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HJ05 ZBE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ05 ZBE, 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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HJ05 ZBE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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