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OV55 YSN

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YSN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,907 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 54,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads worn.

o/s tyre cracked and worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,029 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 YSN is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

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

Is OV55 YSN safe to buy?

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