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BL55 JAF

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,068 mi
Last recorded164,068 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JAF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 164,068 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres getting close to limet (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 152,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 152,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 142,874 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 133,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 119,412 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,314 miles

Engine fault light on

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a chunk missing on the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 101,146 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,331 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 87,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BL55 JAF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL55 JAF, 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 BL55 JAF registered?

BL55 JAF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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