MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of AE55 XED?
You can check the full history of AE55 XED by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does AE55 XED have outstanding finance?
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