MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
Washer fluid gloopy - reccomend flush out
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)
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)
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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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