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553 SKR

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,636 mi
Last recorded95,636 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 SKR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulder

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 88,198 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,253 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 73,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,147 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,348 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,691 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 Mar 2011 55,397 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 55,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2010 49,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,726 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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553 SKR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 101,435 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 553 SKR, 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 20 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 553 SKR registered?

553 SKR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is 553 SKR safe to buy?

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