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AP55 JFV

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,348 mi
Last recorded71,348 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 JFV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,262 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

OUTTER WALL DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,034 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Damage to o/s undertrays and sill end cap

EML light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and has crackes in tread

n/s/r tyre has a screw in it and damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,075 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 21,595 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,690 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,343 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 14,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AP55 JFV is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP55 JFV, 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 AP55 JFV registered?

AP55 JFV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AP55 JFV safe to buy?

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