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B2 LYW

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,002 mi
Last recorded168,002 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 LYW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 168,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 168,002 miles

Central Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 160,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexies (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 160,105 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexies (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 151,327 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 151,327 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 141,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 128,199 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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B2 LYW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B2 LYW, 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 B2 LYW registered?

B2 LYW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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