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FY55 NBZ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,269 mi
Last recorded148,269 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2023 148,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,955 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 124,981 miles

Both front tyres and O/S/R tyre wearing slightly on inner edges of tread

Pass 3 May 2019 120,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 111,791 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 104,782 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges of tread

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 97,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 88,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential seals seaping slightly ( both sides )

Pass 9 May 2014 79,903 miles

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

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

all tyres have slight cracking

nearside front tyre bald inner edge + slice in inner side wall

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 72,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

surface cracks on inside of o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 17 May 2012 66,452 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 58,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,955 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

o/s/r tyre close to wear bands

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,128 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 NBZ 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 100%.

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 FY55 NBZ, 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 FY55 NBZ registered?

FY55 NBZ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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