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GL56 KYW

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,925 mi
Last recorded140,925 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 KYW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 140,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 140,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 140,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inside edge 265/40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 134,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,109 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 95,761 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 91,450 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,184 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,189 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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GL56 KYW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GL56 KYW, 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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What year was GL56 KYW registered?

GL56 KYW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is GL56 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 KYW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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