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MX54 DXD

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,391 mi
Last recorded111,391 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 DXD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 111,391 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 12 Mar 2018 107,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,242 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 103,242 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 99,133 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,555 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,322 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 84,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 72,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,103 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,216 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,029 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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MX54 DXD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX54 DXD, 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 MX54 DXD registered?

MX54 DXD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is MX54 DXD safe to buy?

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