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LV55 KUJ

2005 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,975 mi
Last recorded143,975 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 KUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 143,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 131,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 125,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 120,895 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 118,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,374 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,918 miles

engine covers and umder trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,980 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 89,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,199 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,078 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 61,078 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,320 miles

C link bushes perished

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,450 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,467 miles

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

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

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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LV55 KUJ is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LV55 KUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV55 KUJ registered?

LV55 KUJ is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is LV55 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 KUJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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