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VK55 HBC

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,816 mi
Last recorded172,816 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 172,816 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 168,280 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 162,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 162,203 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 157,556 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 156,067 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 146,118 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 134,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,303 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has signs of being run flat (275/35r20

coolant below minimum

engine covers and undertrays fitted

service light on

Fail 14 Oct 2016 120,303 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has signs of being run flat (275/35r20

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

coolant below minimum

engine covers and undertrays fitted

service light on

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,045 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 108,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,331 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,260 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,893 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,758 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,630 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,681 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,778 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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VK55 HBC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VK55 HBC, 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 VK55 HBC registered?

VK55 HBC is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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