MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Trapping of moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear TYRE WORN DOWN TOO 3MM
Offside Rear TYRE WORN DOWN TOO 6MM
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear TYRE WORN DOWN TOO 3MM
Offside Rear TYRE WORN DOWN TOO 6MM
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Blue smoke from exhaust system
Both n/s tyres 2mm
rubber bushes on both front suspension c-lins are very slightly perrished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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AV55 RVE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 AV55 RVE, 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 AV55 RVE registered?
AV55 RVE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 21 October 2005.
Is AV55 RVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV55 RVE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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