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PE55 FHG

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,436 mi
Last recorded153,436 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 FHG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 153,436 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly loose

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 153,424 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly loose

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 149,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 148,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 142,787 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 142,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Jun 2019 140,922 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2018 138,086 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 131,794 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 126,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 120,779 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2015 120,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,294 miles

engine smokey

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 116,262 miles

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

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

engine smokey

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,484 miles

engine slighly smokey

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2012 98,373 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,182 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 76,182 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,396 miles

o/s/f tyre tyre worn on edges and outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r seat belt buckle outer casing broken

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,495 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 52,492 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)

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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PE55 FHG is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PE55 FHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE55 FHG registered?

PE55 FHG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is PE55 FHG safe to buy?

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