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PO55 ZBW

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

221,169 mi
Last recorded221,169 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 221,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 226,406 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 226,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 220,046 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 212,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 200,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 186,966 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 175,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 160,612 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 160,606 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 130,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,027 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,224 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,588 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PO55 ZBW is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PO55 ZBW, 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 PO55 ZBW registered?

PO55 ZBW is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PO55 ZBW safe to buy?

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