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OV55 YSL

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

188,207 mi
Last recorded188,207 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 188,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 189,107 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 180,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 180,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 162,413 miles

Nearside lower windscreen cracked

front wheels 20 inch rear 19 inch

Fail 3 Mar 2020 162,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside lower windscreen cracked

front wheels 20 inch rear 19 inch

Pass 25 Feb 2019 152,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 147,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 142,458 miles

eml light on

tested in wet condions

under tray fitted with engine cover

Fail 27 Feb 2017 142,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced not working (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

eml light on

tested in wet condions

under tray fitted with engine cover

Pass 10 Mar 2016 141,163 miles

under tray fitted

very slightly smokie

Fail 19 Feb 2016 140,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

eml light on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,105 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 May 2014 180,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,307 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,409 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 82,427 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 82,427 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,064 miles

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

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

emissions tested but no readings because it was too clean

Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,793 miles

emission readings to low to register on machine

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,598 miles

emission reading so low wont register on tester

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,579 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 43,563 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,161 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 YSL 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 76%.

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

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