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HF55 KXL

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,979 mi
Last recorded137,979 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 KXL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 137,979 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 133,386 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,471 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 127,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 123,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 123,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 119,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,454 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring them view to some components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 116,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring them view to some components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,766 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 108,742 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,325 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 95,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,920 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 71,916 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)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,487 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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HF55 KXL is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF55 KXL, 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 HF55 KXL registered?

HF55 KXL is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is HF55 KXL safe to buy?

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