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A8 XXM

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,791 mi
Last recorded179,791 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XXM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 179,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 174,869 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 174,869 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 170,713 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 165,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 161,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 158,992 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 156,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 149,100 miles

engine and vehicle undershields fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2017 144,320 miles

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

Vehicle undershields fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2016 139,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 134,700 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 158,000 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 158,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 156,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front upper suspension arm bushes split, both lower rear arms play in bushes, both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 138,099 miles

engine light on, nsf lower arm bush very weak,

osf tyre on limit edge ,

Fail 14 Nov 2012 137,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on , rear pads look low, nsf lower arm bush very weak

nsf tyre on limit

osf tyre on limit edge ,

Fail 15 Nov 2011 96,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,292 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,832 miles

nsf tyre outer wall damaged, front discs worn & poor

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 65,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,432 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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A8 XXM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

A8 XXM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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