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VX55 SPV

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

213,319 mi
Last recorded213,319 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 SPV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 213,319 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 213,317 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 200,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s close to wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 193,684 miles

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

Front tyres edges wearing

Pass 25 Jan 2019 177,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 177,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall deterioration

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 177,771 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall deterioration

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 170,245 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 164,032 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 163,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Engine cover(s) fitted obscuring some components

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 153,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 153,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 134,100 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,756 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 96,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,991 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 64,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,318 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,141 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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,372 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 21,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,361 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 21,338 miles

Offside Front 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

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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VX55 SPV is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VX55 SPV, 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 VX55 SPV registered?

VX55 SPV is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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The MOT history for VX55 SPV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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