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CP05 XMX

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,955 mi
Last recorded173,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XMX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 173,955 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 171,856 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 171,856 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 166,403 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 166,403 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 158,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 150,947 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 150,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 137,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 136,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 108,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,246 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 13 Feb 2012 85,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,568 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Paint damage to N/S of vehicle.

Plastic covers fitted to compleat underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection.

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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CP05 XMX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CP05 XMX, 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 CP05 XMX registered?

CP05 XMX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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