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K44 KMO

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,188 mi
Last recorded151,188 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 KMO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 151,188 miles

EML light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides

Fail 20 Jun 2017 150,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 141,089 miles

bad coolant leak from expansion tank

Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 133,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,028 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 122,026 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,402 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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K44 KMO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K44 KMO, 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 K44 KMO registered?

K44 KMO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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