MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
EML on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S/F tyre low on edges
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight play in tie-rod`s
EML on
O/S/F tyre low on edges
Slight play in tie-rod`s
front discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light stays on
front discs worn
Air bag light on dash
Both near side upper arms , inner bushes cracked
Off side flexi exhaust deteriated
Off side front upper arms , inner bushes cracked
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r tyre getting low on tread
slight exhaust leak
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX05 ZLV is a 2005 Audi A8 in White with a 5,998cc petrol 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 VX05 ZLV, 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 VX05 ZLV registered?
VX05 ZLV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 21 July 2005.
Is VX05 ZLV safe to buy?
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