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UN55 OUR

2005 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUN55 OUR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 159,416 miles

various undertrays fitted

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Feb 2021 159,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

various undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 155,498 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 155,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 149,812 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 149,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255x40x20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 143,553 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 143,461 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 136,808 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 136,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear yellow marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear yellow marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 131,533 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,901 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 124,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 121,380 miles

chip in screen

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

front tyres wearing low on tread

front upper arms bushes perishing & unbonding

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Sep 2013 121,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

chip in screen

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

front tyres wearing low on tread

front upper arms bushes perishing & unbonding

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,074 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,202 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE IN CENTER OF TREAD BOTH DOOR MIRROW CASING BROKEN

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,140 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 99,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,910 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 91,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 83,592 miles

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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UN55 OUR is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 UN55 OUR, 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 UN55 OUR registered?

UN55 OUR is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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