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GV55 XGF

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,862 mi
Last recorded152,862 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XGF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 152,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 136,777 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 127,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,229 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,452 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,177 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,396 miles

Front tyres low on tread

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2016 83,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front tyres low on tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,827 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 68,737 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,644 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 53,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

osf tyre worn on inner edge (close to cords)

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,411 miles

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

Some damage to O/S side repeater

Wear ridges present/developing front & rear brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,625 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 40,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre has age related cracks

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,524 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,509 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GV55 XGF is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV55 XGF, 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 GV55 XGF registered?

GV55 XGF is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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