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OU56 ZSZ

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,160 mi
Last recorded148,160 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 148,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 139,218 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 139,217 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 129,845 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 129,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 114,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 109,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also pads close to wear indicators (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 103,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 103,490 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 96,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 92,317 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 92,317 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 83,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,821 miles

adviose rear tyres 3mm on the edges

advise front top rear suspension arm bushes splitting

advise o/s downpipe flexi damaged

Pass 26 May 2011 55,345 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2010 45,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre slight wear on inner and outer edges

unable to see front and rear brake pads

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 ZSZ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZSZ, 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 OU56 ZSZ registered?

OU56 ZSZ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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