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DE55 SSX

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,211 mi
Last recorded148,211 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SSX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,211 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Multiple impact damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scuff marks in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 148,201 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Multiple impact damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scuff marks in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 139,404 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 139,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,663 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,434 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 102,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre outer edge almost down to cords

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly kerb damaged

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre split across tread area

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from the aux pullys

Pass 18 May 2011 83,262 miles

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 29 Jan 2010 68,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres outer edges worn

front pads low

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 SSX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE55 SSX, 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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DE55 SSX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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