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BG55 UWA

2005 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,723 mi
Last recorded175,723 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UWA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 175,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake discs are pitted but not seriously weakened

sump is corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 2 May 2019 175,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. along rear axel (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut in sidewall aslo (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs are pitted but not seriously weakened

sump is corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Dec 2017 163,020 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 163,020 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 154,008 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 79,099 miles

oil leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,076 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 UWA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG55 UWA, 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 UWA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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