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AV06 NWY

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,008 mi
Last recorded199,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 NWY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 199,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 174,127 miles

engine cove undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2020 174,127 miles

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

engine cove undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 172,224 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 266,238 miles

E M L l ight on dash board

Fail 4 Dec 2017 266,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

E M L l ight on dash board

Pass 9 Dec 2016 246,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 225,420 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 225,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 202,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 184,384 miles

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 158,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,862 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,414 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,092 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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AV06 NWY is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV06 NWY, 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 AV06 NWY registered?

AV06 NWY is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is AV06 NWY safe to buy?

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