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AX55 ARU

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,612 mi
Last recorded199,612 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 199,612 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 199,612 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 196,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 193,944 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 190,472 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 184,720 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 176,298 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 164,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 164,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 161,424 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 151,162 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 151,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 145,454 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,615 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 61,894 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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AX55 ARU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AX55 ARU, 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 AX55 ARU registered?

AX55 ARU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AX55 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 ARU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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