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KW55 WYC

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

185,071 mi
Last recorded185,071 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WYC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 185,071 miles

Front Number plate damaged but still visible

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 166,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 148,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 130,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 114,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,286 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,066 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 92,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 90,750 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 90,750 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,637 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 80,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 29 Feb 2008 70,249 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise o/s/f and n/s/f upper link arm bushes cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,750 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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KW55 WYC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KW55 WYC, 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 KW55 WYC registered?

KW55 WYC is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is KW55 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 WYC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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