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RK56 VVN

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

183,877 mi
Last recorded183,877 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VVN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 183,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 170,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2023 155,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 139,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,647 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 114,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 109,688 miles

Nearside front headlight misty

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,521 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush All 4 front upper arms have slight splitting to bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 106,521 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush All 4 front upper arms have slight splitting to bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,453 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,301 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and worn on edges.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,645 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,968 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 VVN is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

RK56 VVN is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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