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OY55 GNJ

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 GNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 154,147 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 147,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 143,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 141,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 132,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 132,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,054 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 125,328 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 113,489 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 113,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,856 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Oil leak Gearbox

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,864 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,602 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,838 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 41,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,418 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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OY55 GNJ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY55 GNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY55 GNJ registered?

OY55 GNJ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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