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SH56 YMT

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,717 mi
Last recorded149,717 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 YMT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 149,717 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 147,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 146,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 146,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 144,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower at shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 144,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower at shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 141,839 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 141,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 134,701 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 124,941 miles

vehicle undertrays cover testible items

Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,034 miles

vehicle undertrays limiting access to various testable items

Fail 23 Dec 2016 103,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

vehicle undertrays limiting access to various testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,104 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,860 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,327 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,648 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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SH56 YMT is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH56 YMT, 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 SH56 YMT registered?

SH56 YMT is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is SH56 YMT safe to buy?

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