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A17 DBB

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

364,152 mi
Last recorded364,152 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DBB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 364,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector chuffing

Fail 20 Nov 2019 363,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector chuffing

Pass 30 Nov 2018 209,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 190,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel has been repaired by welding

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Split in N/S/F boost pipe to inter-cooler

Fail 17 Nov 2017 190,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 235/55/17 fitted other side 255/40/19 (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Split in N/S/F boost pipe to inter-cooler

Pass 30 Nov 2016 174,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 131,837 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

Fail 8 Sep 2015 131,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,730 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,317 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,410 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 70,392 miles

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

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

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

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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A17 DBB is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A17 DBB, 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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A17 DBB is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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