MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,431 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner c.v boot perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front lower bumper section loose
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
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A8 SHX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 A8 SHX, 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 A8 SHX registered?
A8 SHX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is A8 SHX safe to buy?
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