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RL55 NVU

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,439 mi
Last recorded85,439 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NVU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 85,439 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 82,866 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 82,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (hose to callipers) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front rubbing on calliper (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn out of shape

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

T P M S malfunction

Pass 24 Dec 2019 73,860 miles

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

under trays

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre damage to sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre damage to sidewall

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,013 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 65,932 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage quater at door area (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,705 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,370 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,518 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,146 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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RL55 NVU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RL55 NVU, 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 RL55 NVU registered?

RL55 NVU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 2006.

Is RL55 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL55 NVU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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