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DG56 EFJ

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,658 mi
Last recorded160,658 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 160,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 155,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 149,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 143,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 140,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 140,346 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 138,170 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 130,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,875 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted headlamp aim. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,761 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 102,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,356 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,158 miles

engine tray fitted obscuring some components

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,707 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 79,707 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,663 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,493 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,170 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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DG56 EFJ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DG56 EFJ, 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 DG56 EFJ registered?

DG56 EFJ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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