MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
BOTH INNER TAIL AND STOP LIGHTS HAVE WATER INGRESS
Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UPPER INNER BUSHES PERISHED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TO LOWER ARM (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TO LOWER ARM (5.3.2 (c))
BOTH INNER TAIL AND STOP LIGHTS HAVE WATER INGRESS
Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UPPER INNER BUSHES PERISHED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TO LOWER ARM (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TO LOWER ARM (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
EML on
n/s/ cv boot slightly deteriorated
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
EML on
n/s/ cv boot slightly deteriorated
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and o/s rear ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and o/s rear ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front arm (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear arm (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front arm (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear arm (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL56 KWR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 GL56 KWR, 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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GL56 KWR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 December 2006.
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