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LT05 FWL

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

240,280 mi
Last recorded240,280 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FWL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 240,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush connection to strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush connection to strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 237,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 237,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle deteriorated, function unaffected

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 236,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 226,823 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 216,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2021 216,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2021 216,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery possibly faulty

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

Offside Front Door damaged

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

Vehicle set up screen inop

Pass 26 Oct 2020 209,495 miles

Both Headlamp lenses in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm , Bald on inside edge, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Door damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge, less than 3mm. STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Handbrake light on centre console showing amber at times, main HB light working as it should (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Water leak, possible washer container

Fail 26 Oct 2020 209,495 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both Headlamp lenses in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm , Bald on inside edge, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Door damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge, less than 3mm. STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Water leak, possible washer container

Pass 16 Apr 2019 190,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 190,960 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 168,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 168,576 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,115 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 148,115 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 131,071 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 4 Mar 2016 131,071 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 117,251 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,011 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,235 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,966 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,927 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,492 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 49,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,172 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 FWL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LT05 FWL, 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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LT05 FWL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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