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YX55 WYV

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,836 mi
Last recorded108,836 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 WYV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,169 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 103,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 101,458 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,650 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 98,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 72,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,320 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,408 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 66,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,941 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2013 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,670 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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YX55 WYV is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YX55 WYV, 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 YX55 WYV registered?

YX55 WYV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YX55 WYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 WYV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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