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LX05 XGB

2005 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,527 mi
Last recorded162,527 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XGB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 162,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 149,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 144,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 137,755 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,448 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 125,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,284 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 106,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,035 miles

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

advise nail in nsr tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,904 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,904 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 73,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,320 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,155 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,584 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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LX05 XGB is a 2005 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LX05 XGB, 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 LX05 XGB registered?

LX05 XGB is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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