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EK55 JZO

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

231,437 mi
Last recorded231,437 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 JZO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 231,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 222,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 222,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 205,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 196,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 184,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 176,360 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 19 Apr 2018 176,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 160,093 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 146,773 miles

offside front inner cv gaitor cracking.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 146,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front inner cv gaitor cracking.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 129,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 108,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,519 miles

Front 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 30 Oct 2008 41,373 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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EK55 JZO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JZO, 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 EK55 JZO registered?

EK55 JZO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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