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GK55 RFF

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,742 mi
Last recorded94,742 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 RFF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 94,742 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,841 miles

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

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

oil seeps g box

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,678 miles

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

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge of both front tyres worn

Pass 14 Oct 2021 82,648 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cover sills /and under trayes and floor covers fitted

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2021 82,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cover sills /and under trayes and floor covers fitted

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,882 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover sills and under trays

edges of both front tyres worn

Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 79,039 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 74,897 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 74,896 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 74,863 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 74,863 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both ones that ball joint face up the way (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,928 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,904 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,805 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,715 miles

front tyres showing signs of under inflation

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 RFF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

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

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