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AF55 ABU

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

248,376 mi
Last recorded248,376 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ABU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 248,376 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 247,927 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 207,460 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 203,685 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 126,153 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,079 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,792 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)

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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AF55 ABU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AF55 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 ABU registered?

AF55 ABU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is AF55 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 ABU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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