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GF56 ZXD

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,285 mi
Last recorded182,285 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 ZXD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 182,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 288,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 176,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 173,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 165,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 161,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 161,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 140,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 120,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 120,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 94,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,358 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,358 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,129 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 81,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2014 71,356 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Emissions too clean for test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside windscreen wiper leaves light lines

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,074 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,915 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 25,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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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GF56 ZXD is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF56 ZXD, 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 GF56 ZXD registered?

GF56 ZXD is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is GF56 ZXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 ZXD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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