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DA56 LDN

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,291 mi
Last recorded104,291 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 LDN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,291 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 103,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,048 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,932 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 95,782 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,512 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,715 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 76,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,398 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,674 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 56,710 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,984 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 42,546 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,110 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 27,172 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)

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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DA56 LDN is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DA56 LDN, 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 DA56 LDN registered?

DA56 LDN is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is DA56 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 LDN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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