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RE56 HNG

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

268,157 mi
Last recorded268,157 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HNG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 268,157 miles

n/s parking brake effort slightly low, just met minimum efforts

oil leak engine area

Fail 4 Sep 2018 268,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

n/s parking brake effort slightly low, just met minimum efforts

oil leak engine area

Pass 7 Sep 2017 258,592 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine warning lamp on.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 258,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning lamp on.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 250,828 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 236,105 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 236,088 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML on

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 222,435 miles

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

n/s/f upper suspension arm rear inner bush worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 222,435 miles

n/s/f upper suspension arm rear inner bush worn.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 210,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Fail 19 Sep 2013 210,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 198,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside registration plate bulb slightly dim

Pass 10 Sep 2011 182,900 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

N/S headlamp slightly discoloured

O/S/F and N/S/F upper wishbone inner bushes splitting

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 147,808 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 124,586 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 124,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 115,627 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 115,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside front tyre worn on both the inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Jan 2009 88,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside front tyre worn on both the inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Oct 2008 79,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,432 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,165 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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RE56 HNG is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RE56 HNG, 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 RE56 HNG registered?

RE56 HNG is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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