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AE55 XED

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,710 mi
Last recorded193,710 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XED
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 193,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 193,707 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 187,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 177,984 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 153,322 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

stone chip in screen

Pass 22 Dec 2014 144,011 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 132,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 118,823 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 102,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,767 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,016 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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AE55 XED is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE55 XED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 XED registered?

AE55 XED is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is AE55 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XED shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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