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KR55 HZE

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

169,553 mi
Last recorded169,553 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HZE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 169,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 163,498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 153,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 148,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 141,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 137,896 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,455 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,505 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges, close to ply on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2017 103,326 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges, close to ply on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,917 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 78,329 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 73,026 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,688 miles

Both front c-link bushes split and splayed

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)

Fail 24 May 2011 55,688 miles

Both front c-link bushes split and splayed

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2010 46,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,117 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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KR55 HZE is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KR55 HZE, 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 KR55 HZE registered?

KR55 HZE is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is KR55 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 HZE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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