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AF55 XEA

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

260,951 mi
Last recorded260,951 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XEA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 260,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 260,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 403,257 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 378,601 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 221,812 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 206,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 195,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 185,417 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 185,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 166,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 140,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,580 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 119,361 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,383 miles

Chip in windscreen

Oil over filled

Pass 7 Aug 2009 77,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,625 miles

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

headlamp aims low

Fail 12 Aug 2008 54,625 miles

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.

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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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

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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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