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PN56 WLW

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,441 mi
Last recorded146,441 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 WLW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 146,441 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 131,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,671 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 125,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has a temporary repair

Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,109 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked up with an yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,855 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 107,735 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,105 miles

Chip In Screen

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,988 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 93,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 93,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,413 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,715 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,033 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PN56 WLW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN56 WLW, 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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PN56 WLW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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