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OV55 YPR

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YPR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 150,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 137,473 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 137,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 1 Aug 2015 125,843 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,010 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 114,779 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 167,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 147,737 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 124,041 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 124,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 95,306 miles

front discs slight worn

Fail 13 Aug 2009 69,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,671 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,075 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 YPR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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