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AE56 YFC

2006 Audi A8

Gold Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,012 mi
Last recorded150,012 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 150,012 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 150,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 142,785 miles

mil on

Fail 7 May 2025 142,781 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control missing caliper motor (1.1.6 (d))

mil on

Pass 3 May 2024 134,143 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2023 120,607 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front dust cap missing

Fail 26 Apr 2023 120,305 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front dust cap missing

Pass 10 May 2022 112,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 110,344 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 110,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative When Engine is Running (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 106,574 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,315 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,115 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,708 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,157 miles

Offside 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)

engine light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,958 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,778 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers are starting to smear

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,346 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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AE56 YFC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Gold with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE56 YFC, 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 AE56 YFC registered?

AE56 YFC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is AE56 YFC safe to buy?

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