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AG55 FLA

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,339 mi
Last recorded167,339 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 FLA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 167,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 165,066 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 165,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both front flexi's (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 158,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 150,377 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 140,888 miles

All anti-roll bar droplink rubber bushes worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 132,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 121,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 111,394 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,098 miles

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

front brake pads approx 70% worn, discs badly worn and lipped

rear brake pads approx 60% worn, discs badly worn and ipped

Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,313 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,110 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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AG55 FLA is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AG55 FLA, 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 AG55 FLA registered?

AG55 FLA is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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