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OV55 YRC

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,123 mi
Last recorded144,123 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YRC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 144,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 134,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 134,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 128,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 128,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 89,731 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,731 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,882 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 YRC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV55 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

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

Is OV55 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 YRC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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