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AE55 ZVC

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,842 mi
Last recorded168,842 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZVC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2022 168,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 164,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 155,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2019 153,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f inner and outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2018 143,232 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 142,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,984 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 ZVC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

AE55 ZVC is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is AE55 ZVC safe to buy?

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