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SP55 JWK

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,844 mi
Last recorded187,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 JWK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 187,844 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 187,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 186,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 152,207 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 132,458 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,337 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 124,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 123,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 80,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 54,754 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,444 miles

front disc showing wear to inner surface and slight inner surface wear to rear disc

Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,444 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front disc showing wear to inner surface and slight inner surface wear to rear disc

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,213 miles

both front tyres have side wall da mage that is not excessive

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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SP55 JWK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP55 JWK, 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 SP55 JWK registered?

SP55 JWK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is SP55 JWK safe to buy?

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