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HD55 CWC

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

215,170 mi
Last recorded215,170 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 CWC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 215,170 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 215,170 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Parking brake module plug rubs on wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Parking brake module rubs on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low, topped up prior to test

Front Exhaust flexi damaged

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear parking brake motor hanging from caliper

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 205,498 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2022 195,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTY (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTY (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 183,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 169,259 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 152,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 139,330 miles

Nearside Front has a small cut but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 14 Mar 2017 129,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 112,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,668 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 92,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 82,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear seat belt stork outer cover damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,458 miles

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

offside rear seat belt stork outer cover damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,635 miles

osf tyre worn on outer and inner esdges

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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HD55 CWC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HD55 CWC, 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 HD55 CWC registered?

HD55 CWC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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