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HV55 YTK

2005 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,193 mi
Last recorded202,193 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YTK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 202,193 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 202,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 192,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 181,734 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 161,672 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 160,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

near side front suspension faulty

Pass 24 Sep 2011 145,117 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 112,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,783 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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HV55 YTK is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HV55 YTK, 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 HV55 YTK registered?

HV55 YTK is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is HV55 YTK safe to buy?

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