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LY55 HFM

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,743 mi
Last recorded154,743 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HFM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 154,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 131,261 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 131,257 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 123,252 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,979 miles

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)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,695 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,586 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,314 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,520 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,889 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside front tyre tread very low on inner edge

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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LY55 HFM is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY55 HFM, 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 LY55 HFM registered?

LY55 HFM is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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