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KM54 VWP

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,897 mi
Last recorded236,897 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VWP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 236,897 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 224,325 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 218,749 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper/Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 203,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 195,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 186,720 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 186,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

EML light is on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 180,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 170,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 156,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 140,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 125,921 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 125,658 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,755 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 112,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,849 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm tread remaining

nearside headlamp has condensation on inside of lens but not affecting pattern

tyres on the front axle are of a different tread pattern to those on the rear axle

Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,639 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,652 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

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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KM54 VWP is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 KM54 VWP, 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 KM54 VWP registered?

KM54 VWP is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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