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EK55 BZL

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,805 mi
Last recorded90,805 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BZL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 90,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 86,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 85,173 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn more so on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,721 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,771 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,793 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,153 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,318 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 20 Jul 2013 73,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 70,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,868 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,386 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,446 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 37,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EK55 BZL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK55 BZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 BZL registered?

EK55 BZL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EK55 BZL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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