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RY55 JOA

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

217,489 mi
Last recorded217,489 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 JOA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 217,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 324,290 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 324,285 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel hose leaking under bonnet. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 311,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 302,262 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 293,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 283,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 254,410 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 227,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 134,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,718 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 109,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot out of alignment ,not always shutting correctly

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,635 miles

nsr seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 111,192 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,188 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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RY55 JOA is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,936cc 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 RY55 JOA, 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 RY55 JOA registered?

RY55 JOA is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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