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LA56 EKR

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 EKR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,654 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,063 miles

blow offside flexi exhaust joint

both inner cv boots heavily perished

front anti roll bar links bushes worn

offside washer weak wipers worn

oil leak undertray fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,725 miles

Both front lower arm bushes has slight play

Both upper arms on both side of the front have slightly deteriorated rubber bushes

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside rear seat belt clasp casing is broken

Oil leak

Suspension warning light on dash

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' x 3 (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 82,721 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Both front lower arm bushes has slight play

Both upper arms on both side of the front have slightly deteriorated rubber bushes

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside rear seat belt clasp casing is broken

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Suspension warning light on dash

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' x 3 (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 73,000 miles

Brake pads warning light ON

Engine Undertray damage

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

Parking brake malfunction indicator on

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,000 miles

Brake pads warning light ON

Engine Undertray damage

Parking brake malfunction indicator on

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pads warning light ON

Engine Undertray damage

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

Parking brake malfunction indicator on

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,333 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake wear warning light on

engine underguard damaged

nearside front tyre cuts in outer protection bead

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,587 miles

nearside front tyre a cut in outer side wall

Pass 27 May 2011 43,796 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre - cut inner wall.

Fail 26 May 2011 43,796 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre - cut inner wall.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,299 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 35,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LA56 EKR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LA56 EKR, 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 LA56 EKR registered?

LA56 EKR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is LA56 EKR safe to buy?

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