MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake disc worn on inner edge
front brake disc worn on inner edge
front discs worn & lipped
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
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)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
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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.
Is GK55 RCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for GK55 RCV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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