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PE56 GKD

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,041 mi
Last recorded126,041 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 GKD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 126,041 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 121,468 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front lower arm ball joint cover slight smear

Slight bind on NSR brake

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,457 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 116,457 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 2mm and showing slight signs of heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,203 miles

Nearside Front both upper suspension arm starting to split

Nearside Rear number plate light inop

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front both upper suspension arm starting to split

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,816 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 106,403 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 103,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,179 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,328 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,934 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 41,232 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 35,416 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 35,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,894 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 27,894 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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PE56 GKD is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PE56 GKD, 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 PE56 GKD registered?

PE56 GKD is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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