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BJ06 ALU

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

189,214 mi
Last recorded189,214 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ALU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 189,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 188,740 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 187,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OS+NS (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 187,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OS+NS (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 184,954 miles

Brake Pad warning lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit* (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS+NS (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 179,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 167,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 156,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 147,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 127,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,198 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,692 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 26 Mar 2009 55,863 miles

N/S/REAR AND O/S/FRONT TYRES AREE STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES

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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BJ06 ALU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ06 ALU, 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 BJ06 ALU registered?

BJ06 ALU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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