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JR06 AUD

2006 Audi A8

Purple Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,304 mi
Last recorded171,304 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR06 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 171,304 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 165,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 159,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 145,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 125,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 117,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 111,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 60,026 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,486 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,228 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,228 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,534 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,831 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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JR06 AUD is a 2006 Audi A8 in Purple with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JR06 AUD, 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 JR06 AUD registered?

JR06 AUD is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is JR06 AUD safe to buy?

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