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A8 OWA

2006 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OWA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 85,020 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM BALL JONIT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM BALL JONIT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,766 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 78,252 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 78,252 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,809 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,858 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 43,858 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Both front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,601 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,310 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,159 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 28,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,301 miles

o/s wiper rubber split.

Fail 20 May 2009 27,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 27,518 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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A8 OWA is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 OWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 OWA registered?

A8 OWA is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is A8 OWA safe to buy?

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