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BG56 EGX

2006 Audi A8

Green Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,271 mi
Last recorded150,271 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EGX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2020 150,271 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 142,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 141,580 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 141,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,422 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 124,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,708 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,175 miles

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

slight surface rust on all four brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2010 104,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 78,630 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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BG56 EGX is a 2006 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG56 EGX, 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 BG56 EGX registered?

BG56 EGX is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is BG56 EGX safe to buy?

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