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B4 LUW

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,840 mi
Last recorded201,840 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LUW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 201,840 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 193,210 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 193,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 186,036 miles

Brake pad warning light on, pads ok

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Light intensity severely reduced (dipped beam)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Light intensity severely reduced (Dipped beam)

Pass 15 Oct 2019 179,111 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 179,051 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 173,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 173,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 164,793 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 164,789 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers & shields fitted

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2016 156,429 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 156,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 147,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 137,809 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,020 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,726 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2013 121,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 103,029 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 103,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

spare tyre-tread on limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake wear indicator on dash-front brake sensor wires n/s and o/s cut.

engine management on dash.

n/s front tyre-inner wall has 3 cuts but no cord showing.

rear boot slightly kinked o/s

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,658 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)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,379 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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B4 LUW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B4 LUW, 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 B4 LUW registered?

B4 LUW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is B4 LUW safe to buy?

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