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FA05 XJK

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,260 mi
Last recorded159,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XJK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 159,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 156,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe that goes to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensation just about has beam image

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe that goes to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front headlamp condensation just about has beam image

Pass 29 Oct 2016 154,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 148,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Fail 13 Nov 2015 148,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2014 146,665 miles

left rear inner lamp faulty

left/right front tyre sidewalls damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left/right front tyre treads worn on inside edge

right headlamp pattern

Fail 14 Nov 2014 146,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear brake balance

front brake discs corroded and worn

left/right front tyre sidewalls damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn on inside edge

right headlamp pattern

Pass 18 Dec 2013 141,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe at fuel filter damaged

left/right front tyre sidewalls damaged

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

right headlamp damp

Fail 18 Dec 2013 141,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe at fuel filter damaged

left/right front tyre sidewalls damaged

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

right headlamp damp

Pass 5 Dec 2012 123,456 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,733 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,321 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,487 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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FA05 XJK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 FA05 XJK, 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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FA05 XJK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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