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LY05 EFO

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

195,709 mi
Last recorded195,709 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 EFO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 195,709 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2021 194,440 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 194,440 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 186,570 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 28 May 2019 178,601 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 167,454 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 153,268 miles

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 May 2017 153,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 137,726 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,796 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r side light unit not working

Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 May 2011 65,530 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 53,999 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,912 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 44,912 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2008 36,366 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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LY05 EFO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LY05 EFO, 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 LY05 EFO registered?

LY05 EFO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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