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BD55 MXZ

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,376 mi
Last recorded191,376 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 MXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 191,376 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 102,678 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 98,331 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 98,331 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 90,270 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 90,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,580 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 85,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 15 May 2013 80,014 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 63,542 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 63,541 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 56,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,251 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the inner edges of the tread

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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BD55 MXZ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BD55 MXZ, 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 BD55 MXZ registered?

BD55 MXZ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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