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A8 BWA

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,169 mi
Last recorded129,169 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BWA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 129,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 129,169 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 129,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,235 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 118,235 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 103,274 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 98,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 94,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,764 miles

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

small nick in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 May 2011 65,809 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 54,174 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,700 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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A8 BWA is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A8 BWA, 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 A8 BWA registered?

A8 BWA is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is A8 BWA safe to buy?

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