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OV56 VEH

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,234 mi
Last recorded120,234 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VEH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 120,234 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 118,543 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 118,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 116,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,260 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 108,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,297 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 87,291 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,102 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,046 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,418 miles

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,511 miles

all tyres worn close to limit and only just passed test

temp repair made to offside headlamp

Fail 30 Aug 2013 72,511 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

all tyres worn close to limit and only just passed test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,325 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear light lense

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,916 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,490 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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OV56 VEH is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OV56 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

OV56 VEH is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is OV56 VEH safe to buy?

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