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VN55 WTJ

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,871 mi
Last recorded160,871 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 160,871 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected spongy (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm but wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3 mm but wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 157,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 149,158 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 149,158 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 138,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 134,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 129,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 121,888 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,345 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,781 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 76,248 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,025 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 64,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,468 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,895 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 WTJ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

VN55 WTJ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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