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AE55 XGL

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

145,506 mi
Last recorded145,506 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XGL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 145,506 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 141,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 137,193 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 137,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 132,778 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 129,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 30 Dec 2019 119,452 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 115,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 108,553 miles

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

Offside Rear trailing arm droplink creaking

Rear tyres out of shape

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,693 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 95,396 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 90,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 83,915 miles

Car wet underneath at time of test

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

Offside front lower bumper damaged underneath

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,539 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 71,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,637 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,890 miles

Brake pad indicator light on

Service due light on

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,964 miles

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

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

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

head lamp aims low

rear brake pads getting low

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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AE55 XGL is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE55 XGL, 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 AE55 XGL registered?

AE55 XGL is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is AE55 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XGL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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