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LR55 UMB

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,049 mi
Last recorded150,049 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 UMB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,049 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,355 miles

MIL lamp on , pre 2008

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads over half worn

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s&n/s and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres starting to scrub around edges of treads and getting close to wear markers 235/55/17

Pass 10 Dec 2020 144,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 141,701 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 141,701 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Bolt not seated correctly. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 140,406 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 140,393 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both top arm bushes torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both top arm bushes torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,610 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 137,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 135,016 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 131,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 125,060 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 125,060 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 104,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,101 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,031 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 71,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,140 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,722 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 50,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,031 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 UMB is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR55 UMB, 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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LR55 UMB is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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