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FY56 ABV

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,353 mi
Last recorded169,353 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ABV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 169,353 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 164,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 164,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 159,962 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 151,501 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 151,501 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 141,752 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,822 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 119,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,023 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,733 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,733 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,389 miles

advise both front c link rubbers starting to crack.

advise both front tyres wearing on inside and out side edges.

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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FY56 ABV is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY56 ABV, 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 FY56 ABV registered?

FY56 ABV is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FY56 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 ABV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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