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HY55 FDD

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

241,974 mi
Last recorded241,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 FDD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 241,974 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 241,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 229,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 213,542 miles

rear seat belt shroud incomplete

Fail 12 Jul 2016 213,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4 80 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear seat belt shroud incomplete

Pass 27 Jul 2015 197,255 miles

inner front discs badly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2015 197,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner front discs badly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 179,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 155,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 135,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 119,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,850 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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HY55 FDD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY55 FDD, 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 HY55 FDD registered?

HY55 FDD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is HY55 FDD safe to buy?

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