2005 Audi A8 6.0L Petrol · IIG 1003
2005 Audi A8 (6.0L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2005. Recorded mileage 168,232 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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IIG 1003 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 168,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
IIG 1003 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A8 (IIG 1003) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
IIG 1003 Mileage History
- 04/11/2022164,613 mi
- 26/09/2023164,659 mi+46 mi
- 29/03/2025164,852 mi+193 mi
- 29/05/2026168,232 mi+3,380 mi
- 29/05/2026168,232 mi
Average of roughly 1,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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