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OE56 TZV

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,542 mi
Last recorded176,542 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 TZV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 176,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mil light displayed

Fail 15 Oct 2022 176,538 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mil light displayed

Pass 1 Oct 2021 168,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 168,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases come apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 157,076 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 157,074 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 145,073 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 145,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

mil light illuminated

Pass 15 Nov 2017 135,459 miles

engine management light on

nearside front headlight damp

slight damage to nearside and offside rear tyre walls

Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 112,741 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,022 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 104,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres scrubbed on sidewalls

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit at 2mm

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,101 miles

o/s and n/s top suspension arm bushes starting to crack

o/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,036 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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OE56 TZV is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OE56 TZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 TZV registered?

OE56 TZV is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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