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BL56 CZC

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,585 mi
Last recorded168,585 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 CZC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 168,585 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 164,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 160,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 157,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 154,374 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 154,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 150,859 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 146,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 144,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 140,152 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays covering under side

Pass 25 Jan 2016 134,510 miles

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

under trays covering under side

Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,547 miles

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

parking brake warning light on

Pass 7 May 2013 86,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 10,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,230 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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BL56 CZC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BL56 CZC, 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 BL56 CZC registered?

BL56 CZC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is BL56 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 CZC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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