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KY05 XUJ

2005 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 106,925 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,237 miles

advise o/s/f anti roll end link bush

advise o/s/f slight play in upper forward most ball joint

advise slight play in o/s/f lower rear most ball joint

Fail 9 Feb 2012 100,237 miles

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

advise o/s/f anti roll end link bush

advise o/s/f slight play in upper forward most ball joint

advise slight play in o/s/f lower rear most ball joint

Pass 26 Aug 2011 99,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,156 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 98,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 93,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,131 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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KY05 XUJ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KY05 XUJ, 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 KY05 XUJ registered?

KY05 XUJ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is KY05 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 XUJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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