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OY56 PZM

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,025 mi
Last recorded123,025 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 PZM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 123,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 122,369 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 122,368 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust flexi perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Screen wash leaking at offside headlamp washer tube

Pass 25 Jun 2020 120,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,158 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 112,878 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 111,743 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,743 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 111,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,269 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,686 miles

air bag light on

epc light iluminated

Fail 11 Aug 2011 74,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,394 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,286 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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OY56 PZM is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY56 PZM, 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 OY56 PZM registered?

OY56 PZM is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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