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BK56 DZV

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 DZV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020
Fail 17 Feb 2020 166,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 163,124 miles

slight blow on exhaust flexi

Pass 2 Feb 2018 159,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 251,066 miles

brake ad warning on dash but pads thickness ok for mot

Fail 11 Mar 2017 251,066 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake ad warning on dash but pads thickness ok for mot

Pass 2 Apr 2016 144,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

TPMS is on

all front suspension upper arm bushes are in a poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2016 144,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

TPMS is on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 130,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 97,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,216 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,901 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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BK56 DZV is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK56 DZV, 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 BK56 DZV registered?

BK56 DZV is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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