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YK56 EWT

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,263 mi
Last recorded147,263 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 EWT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 147,263 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential has oil residue around it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

heatshield around fuel tank starting to detach from mounting nuts.

Pass 28 May 2025 145,931 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 144,848 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

TPMS light on in dash

Pass 7 Sep 2018 136,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 128,327 miles

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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

tpms warning lamp illuminated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 pieces of damage (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

tpms warning lamp illuminated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,220 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,991 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 64,599 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,827 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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YK56 EWT is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YK56 EWT, 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 YK56 EWT registered?

YK56 EWT is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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