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SY55 VBX

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

183,261 mi
Last recorded183,261 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 VBX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 183,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 180,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 168,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 157,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 145,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 135,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 126,489 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 126,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,967 miles

Rear binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,074 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,434 miles

front discs lipped inner edges

osf drop link worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY55 VBX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SY55 VBX, 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 SY55 VBX registered?

SY55 VBX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SY55 VBX safe to buy?

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