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OV55 YRJ

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,646 mi
Last recorded104,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,646 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,350 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,897 miles

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

chip in windscreen

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front upper suspenion arm bushes worn

Fail 24 Jan 2018 93,897 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front upper suspenion arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,049 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 86,049 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,407 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,407 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 71,084 miles

Brake warning light on dash.

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,084 miles

Brake warning light on dash.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 58,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,520 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 14 Jan 2011 43,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,271 miles

nearside and offside both front top arms inner bushes slightly cracking

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

unable to inspect both front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,675 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

unable to check outer sills and underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

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 YRJ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

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

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