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CK56 LNZ

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

273,186 mi
Last recorded273,186 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 LNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 273,186 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 258,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 246,301 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 246,301 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 233,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 222,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 211,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 211,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 203,128 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 196,459 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 179,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 159,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,440 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 139,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,786 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 86,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,763 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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CK56 LNZ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CK56 LNZ, 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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CK56 LNZ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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