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VT55 HVV

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,554 mi
Last recorded133,554 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 133,554 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 133,554 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 126,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 123,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 123,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,045 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,878 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALONG BULKHEAD (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 105,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 100,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,580 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Rear both age cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 95,580 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Rear both age cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,697 miles

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,620 miles

CHIP TO WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S/F SUSPENSION LEVELLER

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,703 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 82,693 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged age cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,188 miles

front tyres low on edges, n/s front void of tread on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2011 55,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,634 miles

Front discs worn

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,898 miles

front tyres getting lower on edges, suggest tracking is checked

osf headlight aim on upper limit

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 HVV is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HVV, 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 VT55 HVV registered?

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

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