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ST54 VSO

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

213,029 mi
Last recorded213,029 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 VSO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 213,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 192,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 181,489 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 165,575 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms, rear most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 148,925 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

advise both rear outer cv boot clip leaking a little grease

Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 129,254 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 27 May 2017 129,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2016 124,244 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 29 May 2015 115,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,264 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,516 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,572 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wheel has been damaged and repaired on inside

offside front tyre was very low in pressure had to blow it up

Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ST54 VSO 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 94.1%.

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 ST54 VSO, 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 ST54 VSO registered?

ST54 VSO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is ST54 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 VSO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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