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FG55 ZVX

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,046 mi
Last recorded80,046 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZVX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,046 miles

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2025 80,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 29 Feb 2024 74,773 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 74,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncher

Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,542 miles

parking brake switch damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,747 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 63,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,143 miles

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

front disks corroded on the inner face

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,707 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on the edge

Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,541 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

near side rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,334 miles

both rear tyres close to the markers

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,060 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,803 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 27,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,850 miles

n/s/f tyre worn bold on inner shoulder

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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FG55 ZVX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG55 ZVX, 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 FG55 ZVX registered?

FG55 ZVX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is FG55 ZVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 ZVX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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