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AK56 DXG

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

215,258 mi
Last recorded215,258 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DXG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 215,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension rear arm/rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspected fuel injector seal leaking exhaust gas

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2024 211,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 211,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted top bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged side wall with worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 205,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 11 Aug 2022 202,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 199,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 191,485 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 179,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 174,440 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 163,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 126,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,805 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,804 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,212 miles

Both rear disc are worn.

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 50,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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AK56 DXG is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK56 DXG, 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 AK56 DXG registered?

AK56 DXG is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is AK56 DXG safe to buy?

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