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AO56 CWK

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,664 mi
Last recorded116,664 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CWK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,664 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 112,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,928 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning IN BOOT LID (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 108,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning IN BOOT LID (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,233 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,231 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,108 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40r19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,832 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,072 miles

Offside Rear Outer stoplamp slightly dull

both front tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion both front brake discs

Fail 18 Apr 2016 79,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,285 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 73,269 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 73,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

t.p.m.s. fault

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,616 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 42,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AO56 CWK 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 73.7%.

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 AO56 CWK, 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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AO56 CWK is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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