MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,056 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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))
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)
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)
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)
Rear brake pads wearing low
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
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
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)
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)
rear pads getting low
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)
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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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