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HV55 YTJ

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,359 mi
Last recorded102,359 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 102,359 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers poor

offside wiper poor

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,791 miles

All tyres wearing edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,352 miles

Plastic sill and full under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel outer face slightly damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill and full under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,980 miles

Belly pans fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,540 miles

N/s/r seat belt stork cover broken.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,540 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/s/r seat belt stork cover broken.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,752 miles

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

Screen chipped.

Underside fully covered.

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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HV55 YTJ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV55 YTJ, 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 HV55 YTJ registered?

HV55 YTJ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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