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RV56 YNE

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

246,704 mi
Last recorded246,704 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 YNE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 246,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 246,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 149,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,644 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 149,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 147,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 147,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 126,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,207 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,860 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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RV56 YNE is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV56 YNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 YNE registered?

RV56 YNE is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is RV56 YNE safe to buy?

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