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EX55 YMZ

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,275 mi
Last recorded89,275 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 YMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside & nearside headlamp covers deteriorated & dipped beam images vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover damaged but function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 89,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid after filling reservoir with fluid, washer jets that are either not working or require alignment adjustment (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper trim insecure & projecting from vehicle (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working after filling reservoir with fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed two separate deep cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside & nearside headlamp covers deteriorated & dipped beam images vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover damaged but function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working PRS both offside & nearside, filled reservoir with fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front undertray slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged but function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 85,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside. NOTE! wiper blade effectiveness NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front undertray slightly insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged but function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer wall, shoulder heavily perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear damaged lamp cluster lens masked with clear tape

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut to outer wall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged but function not impaired (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer wall, shoulder heavily perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp cleaning device not working, fluid leaking from below vehicle after operation

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

engine oil level low

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower undertray damaged & slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep damage to outer wall, outer tread & shoulder perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear damaged lamp cluster lens masked with clear tape

Nearside daytime running light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep damage to outer wall, outer tread & shoulder heavily perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked

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

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

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID light source (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not contacting screen correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower undertray damaged & slightly insecure

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside lamp cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep damage to outer wall, outer tread & shoulder perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear damaged lamp cluster lens masked with clear tape

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep damage to outer wall, outer tread & shoulder heavily perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside daytime running light not working

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked

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

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

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

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear damaged lamp cluster lens masked with clear tape

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Aug 2019 72,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working unless brake lamps operate in which case lamp flickers (4.2.3 (c))

Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deep split in base of stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear damaged lamp cluster lens masked with clear tape

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,599 miles

Front washer jets partially block

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user one horn not working (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cut outer sidewall

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both inner light unit some LED light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 68,599 miles

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

Front washer jets partially block

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user one horn not working (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cut outer sidewall

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both inner light unit some LED light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,290 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have damage to their outer walls but no cords clearly visible

both nearside tyre valve stems deteriorated at base

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,149 miles

Both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall instep and is feathering

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage and is feathering

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,149 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LIGHT UNIT (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall instep and is feathering

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage and is feathering

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,719 miles

Nearside Rear light broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 56,719 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch broken (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear light broken

Offside Front deep cut outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,241 miles

nearside front cut in outer side wall

park brake switch damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2014 50,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

TPMS light on

brake wear warning light on

nearside front cut in outer side wall

park brake switch damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,281 miles

nearside front tyre cuts in inner tread and outer bead

offside front tyre nail

park brake switch damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,043 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,353 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,155 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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EX55 YMZ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX55 YMZ, 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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EX55 YMZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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