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DE55 DDK

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

184,057 mi
Last recorded184,057 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 DDK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 184,057 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 178,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 161,677 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 161,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 145,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,352 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 136,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 121,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front on the corner central 140mm crack on the screen not in the view of the road

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

crack in screen

Pass 10 Feb 2018 103,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,332 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,005 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,660 miles

wear in both front drop links

wear in front brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2010 50,082 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,815 miles

both front tyres near wear limit

both rear tyres on wear limit

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,221 miles

nearside front drop link close to wear limit

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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DE55 DDK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DE55 DDK, 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 DE55 DDK registered?

DE55 DDK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is DE55 DDK safe to buy?

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