MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front and rear lights are slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
front registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fluid contamination around osr brake calliper
spare tyre flat
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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SL05 XLS is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 SL05 XLS, 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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How do I check the history of SL05 XLS?
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What year was SL05 XLS registered?
SL05 XLS is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is SL05 XLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL05 XLS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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