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LT56 UUC

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,601 mi
Last recorded172,601 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 UUC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 172,601 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 172,601 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 165,874 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 159,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Fail 4 Jan 2020 159,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Pass 4 Jan 2019 154,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 151,298 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 146,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 140,213 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 135,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 132,042 miles

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)

emissions too clean to be dectected

Pass 20 Dec 2012 269,785 miles

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2011 229,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs lipped

nsf and osf tyres wearing on edge

Fail 25 Nov 2011 229,904 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs lipped

nsf and osf tyres wearing on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2010 186,419 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,771 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 73,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 73,577 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 49,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UUC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC registered?

LT56 UUC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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