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OV56 FHB

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,711 mi
Last recorded184,711 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 FHB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 184,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 171,344 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 171,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced secondary light and side light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 167,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 159,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 154,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 149,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 145,201 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 12 Oct 2013 145,193 miles

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Oct 2012 129,899 miles

zero emission reading

Fail 10 Oct 2012 129,899 miles

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

zero emission reading

Pass 9 May 2012 120,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

no emission reading

Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,873 miles

zero emission reading

Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damageto windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,340 miles

both front top suspension bushes splitting

no emission reading

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,094 miles

advise small flap near side front tyre wall not showing no canvas

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,837 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,940 miles

advise emissions zero will not detect any thing

advise front and rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on front tyres

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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OV56 FHB is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OV56 FHB, 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 OV56 FHB registered?

OV56 FHB is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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