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CV56 ACY

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,810 mi
Last recorded110,810 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 ACY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,641 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

Fail 8 Jun 2017 106,641 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 103,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml ligth stays on

Fail 21 Mar 2016 103,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both top suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both top suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

EMl ligth stays on

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

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,353 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,348 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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CV56 ACY is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CV56 ACY, 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 CV56 ACY registered?

CV56 ACY is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is CV56 ACY safe to buy?

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