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LO53 TAX

2005 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,285 mi
Last recorded131,285 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO53 TAX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 131,285 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 131,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 124,424 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 124,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,659 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 65,523 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 65,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 51,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,486 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,485 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LO53 TAX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LO53 TAX, 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 LO53 TAX registered?

LO53 TAX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is LO53 TAX safe to buy?

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