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VT55 HVU

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,183 mi
Last recorded167,183 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 HVU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 167,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 166,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 163,824 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 163,711 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 158,109 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 158,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 150,652 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 139,381 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 139,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,633 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 130,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 129,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,341 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,771 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,301 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,255 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,774 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread and close to legal limit

both rear tyres getting low on tread

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,295 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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VT55 HVU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VT55 HVU, 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 VT55 HVU registered?

VT55 HVU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 27 February 2006.

Is VT55 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 HVU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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