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GW55 EZF

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,826 mi
Last recorded158,826 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 EZF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 158,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 133,244 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 106,148 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle emits significant amount of smoke at idle

engine management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2017 103,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle emits significant amount of smoke at idle

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

emits blue smoke at idle

engine management light on

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

emits blue smoke at idle

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,390 miles

Under tray and engine covers obscuring components

Fail 15 Oct 2015 130,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under tray and engine covers obscuring components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,683 miles

Engine light on. Slight smoke from exhaust

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine light on. Slight smoke from exhaust

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 96,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,272 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,093 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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GW55 EZF is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GW55 EZF, 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

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What year was GW55 EZF registered?

GW55 EZF is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is GW55 EZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 EZF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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