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VK55 PUA

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,158 mi
Last recorded182,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 PUA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 182,158 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 171,655 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 168,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 158,283 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 153,283 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 146,089 miles

EML Light on during test(would be a fail under pending legaslation)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 122,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords are exposed

Pass 17 Feb 2011 122,195 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords are exposed

Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,063 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 74,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PUA is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK55 PUA, 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 PUA registered?

VK55 PUA is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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