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ST56 KRE

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

243,769 mi
Last recorded243,769 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 KRE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 243,769 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 221,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 209,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 201,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 194,179 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 171,458 miles

undertyrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 150,021 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Casing cracked but locking mechanism, still works as it should (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 150,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Casing cracked but locking mechanism, still works as it should (5.2.4a)

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge, risk of structural failure

Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,993 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 134,993 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 120,302 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 120,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,410 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 106,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,537 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,572 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 70,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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ST56 KRE is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST56 KRE, 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 ST56 KRE registered?

ST56 KRE is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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