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2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

254,875 mi
Last recorded254,875 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DGR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 254,875 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

DUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS

EXHAUST FLEXIS ARE WORN AND BLOWING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND DISCS ARE CORRODED AND WORN

Fail 11 Dec 2025 254,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

DUE TO AGE AND MILEAGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS

EXHAUST FLEXIS ARE WORN AND BLOWING

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND DISCS ARE CORRODED AND WORN

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 248,411 miles

GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS AS EXPECTED WITH AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR.

Fail 19 Dec 2024 248,411 miles

GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS AS EXPECTED WITH AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR.

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 234,850 miles

1 OF 2 NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

DUE TO AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN

REAR LAMP FAULTS SHOWING ON INNER LAMPS-MOT COMPLIANT

Fail 24 Oct 2023 234,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

1 OF 2 NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

DUE TO AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN

REAR LAMP FAULTS SHOWING ON INNER LAMPS-MOT COMPLIANT

Pass 31 Oct 2022 225,097 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHRES ARE WORN

GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL ARES AS EXPECTED WITH AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 20 Oct 2021 217,230 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS VERY LOW ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS VERY LOW ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD AND SIDEWALL IS BADLY DAMAGED

Pass 30 Oct 2020 207,938 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS ARE WORN

Pass 17 Apr 2019 190,921 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity inner lamp not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 175,094 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 175,086 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 163,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 163,990 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 158,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 148,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 119,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,348 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,893 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,828 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 66,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,753 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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3 DGR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 3 DGR, 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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3 DGR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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