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AE54 XHA

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,070 mi
Last recorded145,070 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XHA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 145,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 145,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 143,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 141,918 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms inner bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 141,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms inner bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 139,502 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 135,957 miles

under trays fitted

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 132,901 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 125,236 miles

front exhaust flexi condition

front top inner arm bushes wearing

Pass 21 May 2018 119,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

undershields fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 112,818 miles

f/r pads wearing

n/s/r tyre wearing

o/s/r caliper damp

slight exhaust leak front section

Pass 11 May 2016 105,312 miles

o/s/f flexi starting to wear and leak slightly

Fail 4 May 2016 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f flexi starting to wear and leak slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,783 miles

exhaust leak from f flexi pipes

o/s/f inner tyre wall splitting

undershields fitted

Pass 10 May 2014 93,699 miles

slight leak from offside exhaust flexi joint.

Pass 13 May 2013 89,504 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 15 May 2012 81,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 79,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2011 79,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 73,197 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 73,197 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 63,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 59,713 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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AE54 XHA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AE54 XHA, 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 AE54 XHA registered?

AE54 XHA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is AE54 XHA safe to buy?

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