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DK55 XGE

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

218,119 mi
Last recorded218,119 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XGE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 218,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 210,698 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 202,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 196,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 187,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 170,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 170,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 163,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 152,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 131,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,249 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,537 miles

engine smokes

slight play front lower arm rear bushes

wipers smear

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,926 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2010 64,964 miles

emissions too clean to test

o/s raer tyre bold on both outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2009 51,814 miles

nearside rear tyre low inner edge 255/40/19y

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

offside rear tyre low inner edge 255/40/19y

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,088 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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DK55 XGE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DK55 XGE, 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 DK55 XGE registered?

DK55 XGE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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