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HN55 VFX

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,606 mi
Last recorded148,606 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VFX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 148,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 145,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 142,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 140,617 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 137,590 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 130,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn on inner edge ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 98,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 91,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,110 miles

Advise check to offside rear tyre for internal damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2010 57,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 50,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,614 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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HN55 VFX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN55 VFX, 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 HN55 VFX registered?

HN55 VFX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is HN55 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 VFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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