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LT05 URO

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

378,541 mi
Last recorded378,541 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 URO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 378,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 378,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 378,532 miles

Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 230,172 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 370,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 217,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 217,793 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 208,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 193,999 miles

Front both headlights lens cloudy

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 193,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlights lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 181,986 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushes cracking (worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 171,084 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 171,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 159,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 suspension arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 suspension arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 159,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 suspension arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 suspension arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 143,365 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on gearbox sump

Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 114,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 102,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center exhaust deteriorated around joints to box

Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,279 miles

center exhaust deteriorated around joints to box

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,913 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,635 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

N/S/F hub cap missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,798 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 URO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 URO, 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 URO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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