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WK55 XAP

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

234,759 mi
Last recorded234,759 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 XAP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 234,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml illuminated

Fail 8 Sep 2020 234,759 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

eml illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2019 218,369 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens condensated

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner lamp lens condensated

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 3 Sep 2019 218,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens condensated

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner lamp lens condensated

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2018 194,165 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens condensated

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 3 Sep 2018 194,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens condensated

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2017 166,991 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens condensated

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine management warning light on

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 166,991 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens condensated

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine management warning light on

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 146,490 miles

Brake pads warning light is on

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 107,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2011 64,146 miles

Washer fluid gloopy - reccomend flush out

Fail 26 Feb 2010 51,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 5 Jan 2009 37,591 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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WK55 XAP is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WK55 XAP, 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 WK55 XAP registered?

WK55 XAP is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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