MOT Status
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183,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Rear binding slightly
front discs lipped inner edges
osf drop link worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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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?
The MOT history for SY55 VBX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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