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KW55 YHM

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,766 mi
Last recorded110,766 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 YHM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 110,766 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 105,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,447 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 96,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,945 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 53,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,309 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,678 miles

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,312 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,253 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,625 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 20,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight rusting on drivers side brake disc inner surface.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,382 miles

Slight rusting on drivers side brake disc inner surface.

Pass 28 May 2009 17,318 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 YHM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

KW55 YHM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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