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PE55 HGP

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,191 mi
Last recorded102,191 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 HGP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,191 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,807 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 87,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 66,952 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 66,947 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 65,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,581 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,578 miles

o/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,152 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,974 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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PE55 HGP is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PE55 HGP, 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 PE55 HGP registered?

PE55 HGP is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is PE55 HGP safe to buy?

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