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OY56 WVC

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,873 mi
Last recorded150,873 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 WVC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 150,873 miles

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2025 150,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 149,084 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 144,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 142,481 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 139,804 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 136,638 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen o/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 135,873 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,320 miles

underside shields fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 132,320 miles

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

underside shields fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 124,994 miles

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

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

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Fail 15 Jul 2015 124,994 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,590 miles

front and rear brake disc worn and pads appear low

many plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,144 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,476 miles

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,005 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 WVC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WVC, 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 OY56 WVC registered?

OY56 WVC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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