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FY55 NBL

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,581 mi
Last recorded105,581 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NBL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,581 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,334 miles

NUDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 13 Feb 2019 101,332 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

NUDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 28 May 2018 101,173 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 101,171 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 101,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads

Pass 17 May 2017 100,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,495 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,124 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,501 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,103 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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FY55 NBL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver 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 FY55 NBL, 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 FY55 NBL registered?

FY55 NBL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is FY55 NBL safe to buy?

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