2005 Audi A8 3.1L Petrol · OV55 HYY
2005 Audi A8 (3.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 80,241 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV55 HYY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2022
- 80,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV55 HYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A8 (OV55 HYY) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2022 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: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
OV55 HYY Mileage History
- 27/09/202178,255 mi
- 01/10/202178,255 mi
- 19/10/202280,241 mi+1,986 mi
Average of roughly 1,874 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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