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YG56 FVX

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 FVX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 132,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 130,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 127,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 102,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,067 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,486 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement &lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut not to cords

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 86,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement &lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut not to cords

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,909 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 4 Nov 2015 69,084 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,940 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front inner brake discs deteriorated (wear and corrosion)

offside front outer tyre wall kerb damaged

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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YG56 FVX is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG56 FVX, 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 YG56 FVX registered?

YG56 FVX is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is YG56 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 FVX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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