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MF55 FCD

2005 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,183 mi
Last recorded163,183 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 FCD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 163,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 156,532 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,882 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 109,296 miles

O/S REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

front and rear braKE DISCS RUSTY

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,296 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

front and rear braKE DISCS RUSTY

o/s front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2015 107,659 miles

E M L LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 107,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

E M L LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,067 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread

Fail 22 Sep 2014 99,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,210 miles

n/s front fog light damaged and n/s front outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2013 88,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front fog light damaged and n/s front outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,923 miles

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,090 miles

exhaust white smoke

o/s and n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,085 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 57,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,652 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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MF55 FCD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MF55 FCD, 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 MF55 FCD registered?

MF55 FCD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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