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LT05 FWD

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,168 mi
Last recorded147,168 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FWD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 147,168 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 211,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,699 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 122,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 116,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,526 miles

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

emissions too clean to aquire readings

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight movement in nearside front bottom arm inner bush.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,538 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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LT05 FWD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LT05 FWD, 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 LT05 FWD registered?

LT05 FWD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is LT05 FWD safe to buy?

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