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AYA 280S

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 280S
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 81,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 78,390 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s, n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s, n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,729 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 69,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,518 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,618 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,469 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,314 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,001 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 37,792 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 30,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,669 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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AYA 280S is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AYA 280S, 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 AYA 280S registered?

AYA 280S is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is AYA 280S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYA 280S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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