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OV55 YPO

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

157,882 mi
Last recorded157,882 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YPO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 157,882 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 156,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 151,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 150,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 147,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 140,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 137,902 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 137,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 134,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 131,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,259 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,549 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,794 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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OV55 YPO is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OV55 YPO, 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 OV55 YPO registered?

OV55 YPO is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is OV55 YPO safe to buy?

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