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LV05 NYD

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,290 mi
Last recorded193,290 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 NYD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 193,290 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 193,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 292,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 275,641 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 164,344 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 152,905 miles

EML intermittent fault

Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,224 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 139,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 138,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light fault (1.1.A.3f)

E P B control damaged

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

emissions not detected

front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,151 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses clouded. (1.7.5a)

electronic park brake button damaged but still works ok.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 126,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure zero tread on inner edge. exposing cords. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses clouded. (1.7.5a)

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

electronic park brake button damaged but still works ok.

r/n/s tyre perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,575 miles

EML on at time of test

EPB control switch damaged but still operational

NSF and OSF tyres have very slight bulges on inner sidewalls

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,091 miles

nsr seat belt recoils very slowly and guide missing.nsf/osf c link bushes split.eml on dash.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,859 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,215 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 NYD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NYD, 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 NYD registered?

LV05 NYD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is LV05 NYD safe to buy?

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