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LR55 KFE

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

257,950 mi
Last recorded257,950 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 KFE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 257,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 257,948 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 4 Oct 2012 214,304 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and cuts on outer wall

offside inner constant velocity boot starting to perish

offside rear tyre cuts on outer wall

Pass 10 Nov 2011 175,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 144,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 115,465 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,431 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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LR55 KFE is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR55 KFE, 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 LR55 KFE registered?

LR55 KFE is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is LR55 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 KFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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