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EO55 VSG

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,272 mi
Last recorded162,272 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 VSG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 162,272 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 154,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 144,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 141,434 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 138,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 132,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 126,379 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,407 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 109,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,358 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 96,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,118 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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EO55 VSG is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO55 VSG, 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 EO55 VSG registered?

EO55 VSG is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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