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OV55 YPU

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

330,728 mi
Last recorded330,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YPU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 330,728 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv joint noisy on road test

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fore most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 310,890 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 310,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 301,856 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 301,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 293,993 miles

Headlamp cleaning devices not working

Pass 12 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 287,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear tyres cracking (perishing) also worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2019 275,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front brake caliper misted with fluid

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 263,539 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear pads worn

Pass 26 Jun 2017 253,849 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Jul 2016 248,652 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 248,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front bold on edges and will wear through soon

both rears worn low on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 214,480 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 200,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 187,268 miles

both front day time running lights inop

both front tyres worn inner edge

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2011 171,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 149,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 131,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 113,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,779 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,573 miles

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

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

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 YPU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YPU, 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 OV55 YPU registered?

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

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