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MD55 VRV

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,646 mi
Last recorded52,646 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,803 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,689 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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MD55 VRV is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD55 VRV, 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 MD55 VRV registered?

MD55 VRV is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is MD55 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD55 VRV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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