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MM55 FYT

2006 Audi A8

Green Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,577 mi
Last recorded125,577 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 FYT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 125,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,061 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,774 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,714 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 78,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,532 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,508 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,577 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,354 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,937 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces slightly rusty/pitted

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,017 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,135 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 36,951 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 36,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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MM55 FYT is a 2006 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MM55 FYT, 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 MM55 FYT registered?

MM55 FYT is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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