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YS55 ZXT

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,637 mi
Last recorded155,637 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 ZXT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 155,637 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 155,637 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 152,724 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 146,016 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,016 miles

both front tyres 3,5mm runout/lumpy,uneven wear

both rear tyres 2,5mm runout/lumpy (just acceptable)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 126,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels have trim covers

sills have plastic covers

Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,413 miles

n/s/r alloy wheel centre cap missing

slight play in all front suspension bushes

Fail 6 Jan 2014 113,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/r alloy wheel centre cap missing

slight play in all front suspension bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2013 100,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 100,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,574 miles

all tyres low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,374 miles

Front roll bar c links worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,984 miles

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

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)

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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YS55 ZXT is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS55 ZXT, 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 YS55 ZXT registered?

YS55 ZXT is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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