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AV06 UKW

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

211,290 mi
Last recorded211,290 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 UKW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 211,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 204,083 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 321,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 189,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm rear bush badly cracking /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 174,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 169,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 164,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 156,848 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 156,675 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 150,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 141,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 122,246 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 106,384 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 89,226 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 74,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,168 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,725 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 UKW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AV06 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

AV06 UKW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is AV06 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 UKW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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