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GF55 GKE

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,587 mi
Last recorded212,587 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 GKE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 212,587 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2025 203,552 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2025 203,450 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2024 195,423 miles

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

chip in windsceen

Pass 20 Jan 2023 190,195 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2023 190,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2022 184,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 179,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2020 174,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2020 174,205 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2019 165,515 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2018 155,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 155,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 144,724 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 144,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 outer sidewall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 137,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,995 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 96,092 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,154 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 49,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,298 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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GF55 GKE is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 GKE, 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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GF55 GKE is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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