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GX56 WYG

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,923 mi
Last recorded90,923 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 WYG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 90,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,329 miles

Both front exhaust flexis damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2023 112,843 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 112,617 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Strip across the top is in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Both (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front windows tinted but not affecting view

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,036 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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GX56 WYG is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX56 WYG, 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 GX56 WYG registered?

GX56 WYG is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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