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GJ55 KWC

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,800 mi
Last recorded172,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KWC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 172,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 152,191 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 145,275 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 145,275 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 140,845 miles

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,471 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,037 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 87,997 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,329 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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GJ55 KWC is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ55 KWC, 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 GJ55 KWC registered?

GJ55 KWC is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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