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NA55 VVH

2005 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,326 mi
Last recorded232,326 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 VVH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 232,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between flex hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between flex hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 232,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between flex hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between flex hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 213,871 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 213,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad low indicator warning light staying on

Engine management warning light staying on

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 183,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 143,629 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 143,627 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,792 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 78,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,739 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,113 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,929 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,211 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NA55 VVH is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NA55 VVH, 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 NA55 VVH registered?

NA55 VVH is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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