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BJ55 VMZ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

194,935 mi
Last recorded194,935 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 194,935 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 191,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 183,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 178,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 173,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 168,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 157,207 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 156,741 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 133,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 39,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,026 miles

front anti roll bar c link bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

surface of tyre coming away on inner edge of nearside front.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,096 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 VMZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ55 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

BJ55 VMZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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