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RE56 YNT

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,252 mi
Last recorded171,252 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YNT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 171,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 164,022 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 164,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure letter (0.1 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts parking brake plug (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,085 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 148,085 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels missing one stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 139,764 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 123,088 miles

Engine cover & Under-trays fitted

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 275-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 112,582 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,828 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,444 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 5 Mar 2016 83,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 20 Oct 2015 83,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,260 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,956 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 20 Nov 2012 60,956 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,959 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)

front anti roll bar c links perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,842 miles

Rear anti roll bar coatint starting to deteriate,

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,264 miles

Front wipers smeary

NSF / OSF tyres balding on the inner edges

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 YNT is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

RE56 YNT is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is RE56 YNT safe to buy?

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