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BK06 BXX

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,224 mi
Last recorded183,224 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 BXX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 183,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 180,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 176,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 172,399 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 165,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 157,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 151,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting front and back arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting front and back arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 143,587 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers fitted- front to rear

Pass 15 Feb 2018 131,834 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 131,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 122,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 109,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,687 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,263 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,114 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 63,232 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)

Fail 13 May 2011 63,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 12 May 2009 39,642 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 39,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BK06 BXX is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK06 BXX, 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 BK06 BXX registered?

BK06 BXX is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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