MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
surface rust underneath.
under trays fitted.
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated EPB switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated (bush pulling from arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link lower bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to wires on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated EPB switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated (bush pulling from arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres worn on edges
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SL05 XLR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 SL05 XLR, 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 SL05 XLR registered?
SL05 XLR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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