MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front discs slightly worn
n/s/f fog light cracked lens
slight smearing on wipers
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs slightly worn
n/s/f fog light cracked lens
slight smearing on wipers
windscreen chipped in "a" zone, within MoT limits at present.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front fog lamp lense cracked
Nearside front tyre has small nic in outer sidewall
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE05 XSM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VE05 XSM, 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 VE05 XSM registered?
VE05 XSM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 8 July 2005.
Is VE05 XSM safe to buy?
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