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BG55 EKB

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,739 mi
Last recorded118,739 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EKB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,739 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 110,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 110,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,737 miles

Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items .

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,600 miles

Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,933 miles

Engine covers fitted Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,825 miles

top front suspension arm bushes starting to crack split

Fail 11 Nov 2014 63,776 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,817 miles

movement in o/s/f & n.s.f bottom bent suspension arms

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,248 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES

O/S/R SEAT BELT TWISTED

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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BG55 EKB is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG55 EKB, 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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BG55 EKB is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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