No, OW05 DOU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for OW05 DOU?

The first MOT test for OW05 DOU is due by 31 July 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of OW05 DOU?

The recorded mileage for OW05 DOU is 159,644 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OW05 DOU ULEZ compliant?

No, OW05 DOU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Audi A8 3.9L Diesel · OW05 DOU

OW05 DOU

2005 Audi A8 (3.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 159,644 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: AUDI A8
Year / Origin: 2005 · Oxford
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/03/2022)
Recorded Mileage: 159,644 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 3.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

No test records found

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/03/2022

Mileage: 159,644 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2005
Engine: 3936cc

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OW05 DOU Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 30/05/2022
159,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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OW05 DOU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 09:31

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Audi A8 (OW05 DOU) between May 2022 and May 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))”.

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