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GY55 WWJ

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

219,106 mi
Last recorded219,106 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 WWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 219,106 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 209,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 197,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 197,483 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 190,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 184,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 176,447 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 165,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 151,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 145,676 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 145,661 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 130,697 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 117,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,768 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 103,768 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,073 miles

Cut in O/S/F outer tyre sidewall

Front tyres wearing edges of tread

N/S/R tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT(1.6mm).

O/S/R tyre nearing legal limit(2mm).

Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,195 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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GY55 WWJ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY55 WWJ, 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 GY55 WWJ registered?

GY55 WWJ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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