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VE05 BXX

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,738 mi
Last recorded189,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BXX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2013 189,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 189,738 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 175,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 168,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 158,180 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 120,960 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 91,988 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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VE05 BXX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE05 BXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE05 BXX registered?

VE05 BXX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is VE05 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 BXX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE05 BXX have outstanding finance?

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