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VN55 UKB

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,630 mi
Last recorded176,630 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 UKB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 176,630 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 275,085 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 275,085 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 163,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 160,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2016 159,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary bonnet catch sticking (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 155,022 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 154,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2013 145,590 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 145,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 125,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,823 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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VN55 UKB is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN55 UKB, 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 VN55 UKB registered?

VN55 UKB is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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