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XX52 TAF

2005 Audi A8

Beige Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX52 TAF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,895 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 91,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,098 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

under tray fitting

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,366 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,343 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 77,545 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 69,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 60,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,396 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 42,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 42,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,585 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,399 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,896 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,815 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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XX52 TAF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Beige with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XX52 TAF, 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 XX52 TAF registered?

XX52 TAF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is XX52 TAF safe to buy?

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