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LX55 KYS

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 KYS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,302 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,360 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 180,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,626 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,132 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 161,456 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 161,398 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 156,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 156,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 149,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,637 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 84,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 55,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,815 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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LX55 KYS is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX55 KYS, 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 LX55 KYS registered?

LX55 KYS is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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