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LX55 XOD

2005 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,876 mi
Last recorded186,876 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A8100,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 XOD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 186,876 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 186,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 190,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2019 184,579 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 178,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 178,274 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 174,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 170,324 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 170,226 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 165,382 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 160,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 139,715 miles

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

o/s wiper smearing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 131,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 106,223 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 106,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 92,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 72,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,159 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,691 miles

Both O/S/F and N/S/F wheel rims have damage but OK for MOT

O/S/R Seat belt catch cover missing but ok for MOT

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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LX55 XOD is a 2005 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LX55 XOD, 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 LX55 XOD registered?

LX55 XOD is a 2005 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LX55 XOD safe to buy?

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