MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL front upper arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR getting low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL front upper arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR getting low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides All 4 Upper Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
0 smoke reading on emmissions
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
0 smoke reading on emmissions
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing on edge
ALL Brake Discs worn.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Chip in windscreen
Oil over filled
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front anti roll bar drop links perished
small stone chips in windscreen
tyres getting low
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
headlamp aims low
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
headlamp aims low
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 XEA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 AF55 XEA, 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 AF55 XEA?
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What year was AF55 XEA registered?
AF55 XEA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 September 2005.
Is AF55 XEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF55 XEA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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