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YM55 UWS

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,842 mi
Last recorded153,842 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UWS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 153,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 153,842 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 151,310 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 21 Dec 2012 138,172 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 138,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 126,245 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 115,888 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,352 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,245 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 113,194 miles

front brake discs sligtly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,325 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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YM55 UWS is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YM55 UWS, 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 YM55 UWS registered?

YM55 UWS is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is YM55 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM55 UWS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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