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LX05 XUM

2005 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,494 mi
Last recorded199,494 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XUM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 199,494 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 199,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 197,269 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 197,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 194,469 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2019 187,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 176,827 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 172,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 166,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 151,721 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 137,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,688 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,081 miles

Advise washer bottle top-up.

Airbag light on.

Chips in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Offside front tyre inside tyre wear strong advise.

Offside front(interior)kick panel cover insecure.

Offside,nearside upper suspension arm bushes cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2010 76,020 miles

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

Advise washer bottle top-up.

Airbag light on.

Chips in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Offside front tyre inside tyre wear strong advise.

Offside front(interior)kick panel cover insecure.

Offside,nearside upper suspension arm bushes cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,656 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,501 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 47,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

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 XUM is a 2005 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

LX05 XUM is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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