MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light stays on
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine management light stays on
Engine management light stays on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Engine management light stays on
Engine management light stays on
Engine management light stays on indicating a fault
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light stays on indicating a fault
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
eml light on
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
nearside front tyre starting to get close to the limit
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM55 HKK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SM55 HKK, 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 SM55 HKK?
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What year was SM55 HKK registered?
SM55 HKK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2005.
Is SM55 HKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM55 HKK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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