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GK55 BVY

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,400 mi
Last recorded111,400 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BVY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 111,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 7 Jul 2023 111,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Jun 2022 110,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,307 miles

under trays covering chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,490 miles

Central undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,370 miles

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

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

under trays covering chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 11 May 2018 103,845 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,378 miles

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

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

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,446 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 93,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,435 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,831 miles

handbrake only just passed efficiency test

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,097 miles

brake pad wear indicator is on.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 63,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,704 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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GK55 BVY is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK55 BVY, 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 GK55 BVY registered?

GK55 BVY is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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