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HK56 LKX

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,695 mi
Last recorded164,695 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 LKX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 164,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 157,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 130,461 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,597 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on unable to see wear indicator.

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 123,591 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad wear indicator light on unable to see wear indicator.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,296 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 110,296 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms excluding track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,113 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,115 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,179 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,495 miles

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

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

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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HK56 LKX is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK56 LKX, 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 HK56 LKX registered?

HK56 LKX is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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