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HD55 ESG

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,607 mi
Last recorded140,607 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 ESG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 137,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear exhaust connecting sleeve deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2020 137,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 135,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 132,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 125,892 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 121,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 117,899 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 113,542 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 103,170 miles

nearside and offside front top arm bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Dec 2010 93,338 miles

1/ front tyres worn inner edge / 2 engine warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,501 miles

front tyres only 2mm on inner edges and rear tyres only 2mm on outer edges

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,673 miles

engine management light displayed on dash

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 ESG is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ESG, 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 HD55 ESG registered?

HD55 ESG is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is HD55 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD55 ESG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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