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LR05 ZRV

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,360 mi
Last recorded213,360 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZRV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 213,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2024 210,673 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 200,117 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 192,314 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 192,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 191,115 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 187,609 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 169,115 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 149,775 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 123,868 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front top upper wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 105,921 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 111,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 82,947 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,650 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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LR05 ZRV is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR05 ZRV, 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 LR05 ZRV registered?

LR05 ZRV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LR05 ZRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 ZRV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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