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CX54 FPV

2005 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

200,852 mi
Last recorded200,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FPV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 200,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 184,912 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 174,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 174,813 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 167,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jun 2021 167,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 165,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2019 160,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 152,169 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2018 152,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 145,496 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 145,496 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 139,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 130,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 119,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly flat

Fail 13 Feb 2014 118,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 108,973 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,904 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,890 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,725 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,725 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,463 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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CX54 FPV is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CX54 FPV, 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 CX54 FPV registered?

CX54 FPV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is CX54 FPV safe to buy?

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