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MD55 YYO

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,983 mi
Last recorded135,983 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 YYO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 135,983 miles

Air-conditioning compressor has signs of a leak.

Offside exhaust flexi-joint is worn/damaged.

Fail 16 Nov 2023 135,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Air-conditioning compressor has signs of a leak.

Coolant level is low.

Nearside rear lamp unit is cracked.

Offside exhaust flexi-joint is worn/damaged.

Offside rear mud-flap is insecure.

Fail 16 Mar 2023 135,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Esp light on

Offside Rear Mudflap insecure

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2022 133,618 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 133,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

cracks in windsreen

Pass 18 Mar 2020 126,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 124,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,875 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,897 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

multiple screen damaged area a 10mm x2

Fail 25 Oct 2016 116,897 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

multiple screen damaged area a 10mm x2

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,723 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,717 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,827 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 92,361 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,851 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,450 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 YYO is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

MD55 YYO is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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