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SW56 VFD

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

132,916 mi
Last recorded132,916 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VFD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 132,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 132,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 131,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 130,562 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 128,953 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 127,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 125,482 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 123,666 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,589 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 115,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 110,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 108,319 miles

noise at rear nearside that requires further investigation.

slight drag at rear offside roadwheel

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,007 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 100,007 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,884 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,785 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,944 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,500 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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SW56 VFD is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol 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 SW56 VFD, 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 SW56 VFD registered?

SW56 VFD is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is SW56 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 VFD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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