2005 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · EY55 AYL
2005 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 202,520 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/12/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2976cc
EY55 AYL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2022
- 202,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EY55 AYL Mileage History
- 11/08/200836,861 mi
- 07/08/200944,913 mi+8,052 mi
- 09/08/201051,778 mi+6,865 mi
- 13/12/201052,988 mi+1,210 mi
- 03/12/201178,357 mi+25,369 mi
- 30/11/201299,563 mi+21,206 mi
- 27/05/2014117,591 mi+18,028 mi
- 14/05/2015133,733 mi+16,142 mi
- 04/05/2016146,487 mi+12,754 mi
- 04/05/2017154,745 mi+8,258 mi
- 21/05/2018162,038 mi+7,293 mi
- 15/05/2019170,182 mi+8,144 mi
- 15/05/2019170,182 mi
- 21/05/2020177,932 mi+7,750 mi
- 04/06/2021188,347 mi+10,415 mi
- 07/06/2021118,356 mi-69,991 mi
- 14/06/2022202,500 mi+84,144 mi
- 19/07/2022202,520 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 11,887 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EY55 AYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A8 (EY55 AYL) between August 2008 and July 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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