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BJ55 URU

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

224,670 mi
Last recorded224,670 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 URU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 224,670 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 224,456 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessive tint (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessive tint (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 215,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 215,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 255/40zr19 100y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 207,211 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 207,209 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 192,288 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 192,258 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Centre rear and NSR seat belt locking mechanism not attached. (5.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 178,490 miles

NSR seat belt locking mechanism plastic surround missing.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 178,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres heavy wear at shoulders.

NSR seat belt locking mechanism plastic surround missing.

Nail lodged in tread of OSR tyre.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 164,505 miles

emits slight amount of blue smoke

Fail 25 Sep 2014 164,505 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

emits slight amount of blue smoke

Pass 14 Oct 2013 143,623 miles

NSR seat belt locking mechanism plastic surround deteriorated.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 143,623 miles

NSR seat belt locking mechanism plastic surround deteriorated.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 127,382 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Grooves worn in to sidewalls of NSR tyre.

NSF and OSF tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.

NSR seat belt locking mechanism plastic surround damaged.

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 110,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,085 miles

NSR tyre tread low.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,087 miles

brake warnning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,443 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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BJ55 URU is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ55 URU, 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 BJ55 URU registered?

BJ55 URU is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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