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PX56 GVN

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,468 mi
Last recorded201,468 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 GVN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 201,468 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspected sump washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 195,005 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 189,367 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 189,367 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 175,686 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 175,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 161,719 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 161,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 148,154 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 148,154 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 134,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 119,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 119,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 106,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,997 miles

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

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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PX56 GVN is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PX56 GVN, 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 PX56 GVN registered?

PX56 GVN is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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