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BN55 BCO

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,658 mi
Last recorded175,658 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BCO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 175,658 miles

engine light on

Fail 5 May 2016 175,658 miles

Registration plate lamp not working rear n/s (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 139,574 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 139,572 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 123,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 123,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,261 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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BN55 BCO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN55 BCO, 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 BN55 BCO registered?

BN55 BCO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 BCO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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