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GL55 EFF

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EFF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 99,531 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 99,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 90,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,508 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,320 miles

chips in windscreen...

front roll bar "c" links worn...

wipers smearing on windscreen...

Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chips in windscreen...

front roll bar "c" links worn...

wipers smearing on windscreen...

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,023 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,780 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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GL55 EFF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL55 EFF, 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 GL55 EFF registered?

GL55 EFF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GL55 EFF safe to buy?

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