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DE56 XAX

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,829 mi
Last recorded134,829 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 XAX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 134,829 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,830 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 119,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,393 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,953 miles

N/S/R light lens cracked but not showing white light

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

O/S/R inner lamp cracked but not showing white light

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f damage

n/s/r outer lamp unit cracked

o/s/r bulb unit cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,995 miles

Both rear light unit lens' cracked, not showing white light to rear

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

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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DE56 XAX is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE56 XAX, 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 DE56 XAX registered?

DE56 XAX is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is DE56 XAX safe to buy?

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