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EY55 RVO

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

201,597 mi
Last recorded201,597 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 RVO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 201,597 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 201,592 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 189,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Main lamp casing cracked/damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 174,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 159,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 147,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 139,004 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 131,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 125,840 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

small amount of play in both front anti roolbar links

Pass 30 Dec 2015 120,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2014 116,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 113,514 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Dec 2012 107,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,064 miles

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

plastic trim broken around hand brake on/off button

Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,966 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,539 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,221 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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EY55 RVO is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EY55 RVO, 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 EY55 RVO registered?

EY55 RVO is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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