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OV55 HXN

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,283 mi
Last recorded175,283 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HXN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 175,283 miles

bothside front brake pads inner face wearing thin.

bothside front rear control arm bush worn and play.

bothside rear brake pads inner face wearing thin.

brake pads warning sensors may need replacing.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 166,292 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 156,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air suspension light on

nearside front tyre void of tread on inside edge but meets legal minimum requiremnts

Fail 14 Mar 2015 156,652 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air suspension light on

nearside front tyre void of tread on inside edge but meets legal minimum requiremnts

Pass 4 Mar 2014 238,751 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 136,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

n/s rear tyre cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2013 136,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

n/s rear tyre cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2012 127,095 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 119,026 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 119,026 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,897 miles

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

noise from front Suspension ( bush ??? )

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,208 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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OV55 HXN is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV55 HXN, 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 OV55 HXN registered?

OV55 HXN is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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