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LV55 KVB

2005 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,978 mi
Last recorded175,978 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 KVB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 175,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 157,774 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 157,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 139,681 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2017 139,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 99,252 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,746 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,962 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,590 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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LV55 KVB is a 2005 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KVB, 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 LV55 KVB registered?

LV55 KVB is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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