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LT56 KSE

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,172 mi
Last recorded224,172 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 KSE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 224,172 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 224,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 214,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 203,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,097 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 182,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated all around (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,271 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 156,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 156,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 146,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 126,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,566 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 106,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 76,646 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 76,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,328 miles

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

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

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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LT56 KSE is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT56 KSE, 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 LT56 KSE registered?

LT56 KSE is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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