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GL55 KXX

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,466 mi
Last recorded76,466 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 KXX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,466 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))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 76,437 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,930 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 69,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,952 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,970 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 66,772 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,432 miles

Emissions not detected by smoke machine, could not register the reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres x2 worn to wear bars 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 55,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions not detected by smoke machine, could not register the reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear bars 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres x2 worn to wear bars 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 51,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres worn/wearing close to wear bars 275/35/20

Pass 12 May 2017 46,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 42,941 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 38,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 33,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 27,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,892 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 19,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,732 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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GL55 KXX is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GL55 KXX, 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 GL55 KXX registered?

GL55 KXX is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is GL55 KXX safe to buy?

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