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KD55 ZZR

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,584 mi
Last recorded178,584 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 ZZR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 178,584 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 178,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 161,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 138,286 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 136,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 126,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,235 miles

emitting blue smoke when idling

engine oil level above maximum

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,579 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 111,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 92,685 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,575 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,609 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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KD55 ZZR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KD55 ZZR, 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 KD55 ZZR registered?

KD55 ZZR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KD55 ZZR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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