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HJ56 KUW

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,211 mi
Last recorded112,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KUW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 112,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,058 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 112,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits caused by exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 111,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 109,995 miles

tmps fault on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated repaired (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 105,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,672 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 93,672 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,139 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,410 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,145 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,002 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,366 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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HJ56 KUW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJ56 KUW, 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 HJ56 KUW registered?

HJ56 KUW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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