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RK56 VVC

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,330 mi
Last recorded164,330 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VVC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 164,330 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning leds in light on bootlid (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 159,379 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 144,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,303 miles

Nearside number plate lamp bulb dull

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,661 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 89,266 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 80,698 miles

Both Rear Tyres Close to Legal Limit

Pass 29 Dec 2014 74,870 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 67,707 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,126 miles

front and rear number plates have slight space inbetween characters ADVISE REPLACEMENTS

Fail 3 Feb 2012 62,103 miles

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

front and rear number plates have slight space inbetween characters ADVISE REPLACEMENTS

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,228 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,305 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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RK56 VVC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK56 VVC, 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 RK56 VVC registered?

RK56 VVC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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