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MF55 GUA

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,160 mi
Last recorded156,160 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 GUA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 156,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 240,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 127,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2017 126,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load both outer damage to casing (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,264 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,958 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,061 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,235 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 GUA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MF55 GUA, 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 GUA registered?

MF55 GUA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MF55 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 GUA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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