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BD56 HBH

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,770 mi
Last recorded125,770 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HBH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,770 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 114,395 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 114,001 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 109,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 99,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,605 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,980 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 73,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,149 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,612 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,980 miles

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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BD56 HBH is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD56 HBH, 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 BD56 HBH registered?

BD56 HBH is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is BD56 HBH safe to buy?

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