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BD55 PKV

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,879 mi
Last recorded168,879 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PKV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 168,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 168,807 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 162,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working on Boot

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 162,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working on Boot

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 153,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 153,403 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both top arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Top Arms (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management Warning Light Illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,424 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 131,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,058 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 158,853 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 158,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 88,096 miles

brake pad warning light displayed

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,577 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 255/40/zr19-100y

Fail 13 Apr 2013 126,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 255/40/zr19-100y

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,861 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,273 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 65,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 44,626 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,367 miles

Emissions too clean too measure

Fail 7 Jan 2009 37,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre iner and outer edges scrubbed

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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BD55 PKV is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD55 PKV, 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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BD55 PKV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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