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OV55 XOJ

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,163 mi
Last recorded139,163 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 139,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 136,807 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer light unit damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2023 136,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 132,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 129,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,598 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2016 196,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 196,226 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 103,791 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 103,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 93,456 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 93,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 80,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,300 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 XOJ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

OV55 XOJ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is OV55 XOJ safe to buy?

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