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EO56 DKA

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

149,657 mi
Last recorded149,657 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DKA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 149,657 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 142,850 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 138,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 134,598 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 127,742 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Fail 25 Sep 2020 127,742 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,964 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,869 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Engine management light on.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,753 miles

Eml on

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,424 miles

Under tray and engine trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,299 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,896 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,294 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2009 57,843 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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EO56 DKA is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EO56 DKA, 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 EO56 DKA registered?

EO56 DKA is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is EO56 DKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO56 DKA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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