2005 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · RY55 KUU
2005 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 178,182 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY55 KUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 178,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY55 KUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A8 (RY55 KUU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp is same brightness as”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RY55 KUU Mileage History
- 06/10/2023139,400 mi
- 05/10/2024158,738 mi+19,338 mi
- 05/10/2024158,738 mi
- 06/10/2025178,177 mi+19,439 mi
- 31/10/2025178,182 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 18,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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