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A8 VSU

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,443 mi
Last recorded121,443 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VSU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 121,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 118,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 115,691 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 110,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 86,704 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 86,704 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,803 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,509 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)

front brake discs coroded on inside

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,620 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,267 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,346 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 VSU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

A8 VSU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is A8 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VSU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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