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LV05 GYO

2005 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,560 mi
Last recorded67,560 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 GYO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,560 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing very low at inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,159 miles

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

OS/Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,165 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 60,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,905 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 51,898 miles

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

Nearside 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 29 Jun 2011 46,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear inner side light not working

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2011 46,302 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear inner side light not working

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 40,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,653 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 33,638 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)

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

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

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,760 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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LV05 GYO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV05 GYO, 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 LV05 GYO registered?

LV05 GYO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 GYO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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