MOT Status
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173,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray fitted
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 45 18 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV05 XES is a 2005 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LV05 XES, 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 LV05 XES registered?
LV05 XES is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 11 June 2005.
Is LV05 XES safe to buy?
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