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OU56 YHK

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,574 mi
Last recorded140,574 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 YHK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 140,574 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 140,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 124,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 121,318 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,542 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,127 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 101,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 87,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,791 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 58,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,691 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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OU56 YHK is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OU56 YHK, 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 OU56 YHK registered?

OU56 YHK is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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