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GN56 WXF

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,454 mi
Last recorded120,454 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 WXF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 117,107 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 117,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,881 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,338 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,476 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,692 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,802 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,802 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,684 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,688 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,028 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009

Front brake discs slighty worn on inner edges.

Rear brake pads aprox 5,000 miles on inner pads.

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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GN56 WXF is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN56 WXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN56 WXF?

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What year was GN56 WXF registered?

GN56 WXF is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GN56 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 WXF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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