MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (3.5.1i)
advise limited inspection due to covers
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively os,ns (3.7.B.3)
all 4 top inner suspension arm bushes starting to split
n/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak
unable to see full extent of brake pipes due to under-trays
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
unable to see full extent of brake pipes due to under-trays
all 4 front top suspension inner arm bushes starting to split
cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r outer tyre walls
front brake discs slightly worn/corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
electronic handbrake switch slightly broken but still functions easily
engine cover fitted unable to asses fully
engine management light on
front brake discs inner slightly worn
front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray
nearside front tyre outer wall has cut no ply or cord showing
nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn and close to limit
nearside rear tyre outer wall has cut no ply or cord showing
plastic inner and outer sill covers fitted
spare tyre inner edge worn
unable to asses brake fluid level due to plastic covers
unable to asses inner pads due to callipers
under tray fitted under engine bay
electronic handbrake switch slightly broken but still functions easily
engine cover fitted unable to asses fully
engine management light on
front brake discs inner slightly worn
front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray
nearside front tyre outer wall has cut no ply or cord showing
nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn and close to limit
nearside rear tyre outer wall has cut no ply or cord showing
plastic inner and outer sill covers fitted
spare tyre inner edge worn
unable to asses brake fluid level due to plastic covers
unable to asses inner pads due to callipers
under tray fitted under engine bay
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY55 VSM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 DY55 VSM, 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 DY55 VSM registered?
DY55 VSM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 October 2005.
Is DY55 VSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY55 VSM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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