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OV55 ZKH

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,059 mi
Last recorded146,059 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZKH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 146,059 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 136,160 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 136,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 125,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 114,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,594 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 73,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp lense slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 15 May 2018 71,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 9 May 2017 68,297 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2017 68,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2016 65,656 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 65,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 57,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 48,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,510 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,554 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,370 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 ZKH is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OV55 ZKH, 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 ZKH registered?

OV55 ZKH is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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