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YF55 KKY

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

267,655 mi
Last recorded267,655 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 KKY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 267,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 258,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 258,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. marked!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Casing missing!! (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge. Also has nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. BOTH sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 252,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 252,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm. ball joint facing up.( marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm.ball joint facing up.( marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 245,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 239,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 232,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 232,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 225,941 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 225,941 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 217,272 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 204,408 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 179,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 161,898 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 142,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 122,076 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,672 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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YF55 KKY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF55 KKY, 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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YF55 KKY is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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