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A8 VTE

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,419 mi
Last recorded136,419 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VTE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 132,557 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 127,202 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 127,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 125,659 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,936 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 113,612 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 104,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 155,912 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 155,880 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,238 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 89,238 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,985 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 76,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,138 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 4 May 2010 51,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,748 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 VTE is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

A8 VTE is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is A8 VTE safe to buy?

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