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KS56 VRV

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,245 mi
Last recorded218,245 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 218,245 miles

Both front lower shock absorber bushes worn and split

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear brake discs heavily worn pitted and scored

Both rear tyres on 3mm

EML on

Front brake discs heavily worn on inner face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 4 (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer possibly frozen

Pass 3 Mar 2017 205,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 205,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight bind to Nearside rear wheel

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 193,115 miles

Both front tyres are worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

Break warning light is on

EML is on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 179,973 miles

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 163,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 146,952 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 145,323 miles

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 127,857 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,047 miles

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,495 miles

offside front tyre side wall cut badley

Fail 11 Dec 2009 69,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre side wall cut badley

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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KS56 VRV is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS56 VRV, 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 KS56 VRV registered?

KS56 VRV is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is KS56 VRV safe to buy?

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