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LD55 HDH

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,622 mi
Last recorded126,622 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 HDH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 126,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 126,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen slightly damaged in o/s swept area

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,415 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen slightly damaged in o/s swept area

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,074 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 96,068 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,807 miles

Nearside washer jet cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 90,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside washer jet cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,282 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,905 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,211 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Sep 2010 44,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,016 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,015 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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LD55 HDH is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LD55 HDH, 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 LD55 HDH registered?

LD55 HDH is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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