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HG56 FOF

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,081 mi
Last recorded157,081 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 FOF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 157,081 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r both arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 156,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Fail 3 Oct 2023 156,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 28 Sep 2022 151,873 miles

vehicle restricted view

Pass 26 Oct 2021 149,993 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 25 Oct 2021 149,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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Pass 16 Nov 2020 148,249 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp washer not working

vehicle restricted view

Pass 2 Dec 2019 146,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

screen wash leaking

vehicle under tray

Fail 29 Nov 2019 146,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

screen wash leaking

vehicle under tray

Pass 6 Dec 2018 142,125 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 140,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 137,104 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 132,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 129,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,853 miles

EPC warning light on.

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 91,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,144 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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HG56 FOF is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HG56 FOF, 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 HG56 FOF registered?

HG56 FOF is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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