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L21 JEY

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,662 mi
Last recorded185,662 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 JEY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 185,662 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 172,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 162,481 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 156,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 146,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 135,754 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 125,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)

damage lower screen

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,302 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,586 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 105,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,934 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,649 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,112 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 71,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 40,087 miles

Both front D link bushs worn

N/S/R outer light cluster damaged but not showing white light to the rear

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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L21 JEY is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L21 JEY, 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 L21 JEY registered?

L21 JEY is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is L21 JEY safe to buy?

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