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AE55 XNS

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,606 mi
Last recorded132,606 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XNS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 132,606 miles

Nearside Front STEERING RACK INNER JOINT HAS PLAY

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays & engine cover fitted some components not visible

Fail 15 Apr 2016

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front STEERING RACK INNER JOINT HAS PLAY

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays & engine cover fitted some components not visible

Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,678 miles

All 4 tyres crackrd on inner side walls

All 4 tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear jacking block missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,507 miles

all four upper arm rear bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,766 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 XNS is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XNS, 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 AE55 XNS registered?

AE55 XNS is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AE55 XNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XNS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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