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OY56 HDZ

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,443 mi
Last recorded155,443 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 HDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 155,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 150,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 142,916 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 142,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 140,006 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 140,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 140,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,005 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 115,005 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,806 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre valves starting to perish.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,690 miles

All Four Tyre Valves starting to perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 49,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,344 miles

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

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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OY56 HDZ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY56 HDZ, 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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OY56 HDZ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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