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WG56 LTK

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,374 mi
Last recorded134,374 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 LTK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 134,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

mil illuminated

Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,730 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 115,834 miles

wipers streaky

Fail 3 Feb 2023 115,788 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

EML on

wipers streaky

Fail 16 Nov 2022 115,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust sleeve broken 1 side

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 111,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 96,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,292 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre scrubbed with deep cracks

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner tyre scrubbed with deep cracks

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,564 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,743 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing c link (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner cut to tyre

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing c link (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Inner cuts to tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,234 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,232 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,895 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 45,016 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES INCORRECTLY SPACED

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,607 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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WG56 LTK is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WG56 LTK, 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 WG56 LTK registered?

WG56 LTK is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is WG56 LTK safe to buy?

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