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LS05 EDX

2005 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

345,953 mi
Last recorded345,953 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 EDX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 345,953 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 214,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore most arm as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim as marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim as marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 306,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 167,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 164,845 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

tow ball was not fitted to tow bar at time of test

Fail 19 May 2016 164,706 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

tow ball was not fitted to tow bar at time of test

Pass 15 May 2015 151,949 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 151,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 142,345 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

noise from gear box

Fail 3 May 2014 142,345 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

noise from gear box

Pass 15 Mar 2013 126,219 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 123,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 119,216 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

diesel fuel cooler under vehicle damaged but not leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,404 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 108,397 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,833 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,417 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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LS05 EDX is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LS05 EDX, 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 LS05 EDX registered?

LS05 EDX is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LS05 EDX safe to buy?

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