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AK06 RBU

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,288 mi
Last recorded108,288 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 108,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 106,318 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 99,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,541 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 93,499 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 93,498 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,252 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,413 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 87,287 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 79,486 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 79,454 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 74,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,101 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,467 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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AK06 RBU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK06 RBU, 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 AK06 RBU registered?

AK06 RBU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is AK06 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 RBU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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