MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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
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
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
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear tyres outer edges worn
front pads low
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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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What year was DE55 SSX registered?
DE55 SSX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 December 2005.
Is DE55 SSX safe to buy?
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