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AJ55 RWX

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,196 mi
Last recorded153,196 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RWX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 153,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 151,261 miles

Both front headlamps have product on lens

Both front top arm bushes heavily split and perished

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside rear registration plate lamp not working

Offside rear tyre perished on outer edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 146,373 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 146,373 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 136,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 122,607 miles

Front inner pads look low

Fail 21 Apr 2021 122,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front inner pads look low

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,150 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 113,582 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,887 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,172 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 69,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,060 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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AJ55 RWX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ55 RWX, 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 AJ55 RWX registered?

AJ55 RWX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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