MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emission too clean
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear discs corroided
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG05 XEP is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 HG05 XEP, 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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How do I check the history of HG05 XEP?
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What year was HG05 XEP registered?
HG05 XEP is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 June 2005.
Is HG05 XEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG05 XEP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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