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WF56 KCJ

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,820 mi
Last recorded190,820 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 KCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 190,820 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 186,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 183,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 180,686 miles

rear lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 1 Nov 2021 172,368 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 172,318 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all four front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower where the shocker bolt goes through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 160,985 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 154,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 147,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 139,336 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 11 Oct 2016 128,528 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 128,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s rear (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 123,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 123,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 123,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 116,229 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 107,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,545 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,369 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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WF56 KCJ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WF56 KCJ, 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 WF56 KCJ registered?

WF56 KCJ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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