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OV55 YRS

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,588 mi
Last recorded151,588 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 151,588 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 151,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 124,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 116,645 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,245 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 99,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,406 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,441 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,467 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,208 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,748 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,408 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 YRS is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

OV55 YRS is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is OV55 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 YRS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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