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WL55 FZG

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,858 mi
Last recorded137,858 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 FZG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 137,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces have some pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush is worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit in boot has water ingress

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 130,922 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 122,700 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in windscreen zone A less than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 115,506 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 108,237 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 104,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 101,136 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,713 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 96,710 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

all tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,719 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 7 Jul 2011 50,127 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,451 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

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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WL55 FZG is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL55 FZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL55 FZG registered?

WL55 FZG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is WL55 FZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 FZG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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