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MD55 EVP

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

224,000 mi
Last recorded224,000 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 EVP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 224,000 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s - n/s ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 208,877 miles

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front suspension top arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front shock absorber lower bush starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2016 196,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2016 196,546 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 178,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear seat belt buckle "stiff" in operation

Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 130,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,183 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,477 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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MD55 EVP is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MD55 EVP, 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 MD55 EVP registered?

MD55 EVP is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is MD55 EVP safe to buy?

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