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BD56 HCE

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,152 mi
Last recorded80,152 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HCE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 1 of 5 wheel bolts, query it's suitability for the application. Requires removal for further investigation.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 77,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 1 of 5 wheel bolts, query it's suitability for the application. Requires removal for further investigation.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 74,130 miles

Offside Front 1 of 5 wheel bolts, query it's suitability for the application. Requires removal for further investigation.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,325 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 70,322 miles

Battery insecure rear boot area two batteries fitted 2nd battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,759 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,489 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 29,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 21,815 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 21,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HCE is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HCE, 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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BD56 HCE is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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