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KV06 MBW

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,337 mi
Last recorded167,337 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 MBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 167,337 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

engine management lamp illuminated

n/s and o/s headlamp cleaning devices not working

Fail 8 Jun 2021 167,335 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

engine management lamp illuminated

n/s and o/s headlamp cleaning devices not working

Pass 5 Mar 2019 156,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 149,121 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt inner buckle outer cover missing and release button slightly broken and is difficult to operate

Pass 15 Feb 2017 138,414 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 127,139 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 116,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 104,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 94,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,879 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

front discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear discs in very poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,635 miles

front tyre treads worn on inner edges,..rear tyres worn low

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,111 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall has cut in wall

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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KV06 MBW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV06 MBW, 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 KV06 MBW registered?

KV06 MBW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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