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BG56 KDO

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,982 mi
Last recorded66,982 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 KDO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,982 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,473 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,182 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,377 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 55,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,329 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 55,051 miles

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

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

all tyres showing signs of deterioration/cracking in tread area

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 55,011 miles

Emissions not tested due too water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light dose not light up with ignition cycle (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak major (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,944 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,777 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,777 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,356 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 46,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,903 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,373 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 33,373 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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BG56 KDO is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KDO, 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 KDO registered?

BG56 KDO is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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