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GK55 RCV

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,931 mi
Last recorded176,931 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 RCV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 176,931 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 166,645 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 166,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 154,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 148,756 miles

Both n/s and o/s front upper suspension arms, bushes splitting

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn more on edges

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washers poor

Windscreen wipers smeering slightly.

n/s/r tyre has a temporary puncture repair

Fail 6 Sep 2012 142,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 142,123 miles

front brake disc worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 135,641 miles

front discs worn & lipped

Fail 8 Sep 2011 135,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

front discs worn & lipped

Pass 10 Sep 2010 129,539 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 122,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,779 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 RCV is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCV, 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 GK55 RCV registered?

GK55 RCV is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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