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VN56 FRJ

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,118 mi
Last recorded58,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 58,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 49,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 41,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 19,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 18,943 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 18,806 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 18,502 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre partial separation on tyre face

stone chips on screen

Fail 15 Apr 2014 17,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

spare tyre partial separation on tyre face

stone chips on screen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,483 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 16,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 15,454 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 15,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,528 miles

brake discs have a coating of rust on inner and outer surfaces.

o/s/r outer light has two LED's out

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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VN56 FRJ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN56 FRJ, 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 VN56 FRJ registered?

VN56 FRJ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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