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KY05 CAR

2014 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,377 mi
Last recorded56,377 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 CAR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 56,377 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

manufacturers plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2024 44,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 44,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,945 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 31,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 28,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 22,335 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 18,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KY05 CAR is a 2014 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2014 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 67,641 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 KY05 CAR, 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 12 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY05 CAR registered?

KY05 CAR is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is KY05 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 CAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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