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L3 OEJ

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 151,763 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 146,638 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 139,326 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,952 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 126,639 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,999 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 119,250 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 116,007 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,500 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,263 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 105,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light inner (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,349 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,217 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,334 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,799 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L3 OEJ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L3 OEJ, 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 L3 OEJ registered?

L3 OEJ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is L3 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 OEJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L3 OEJ have outstanding finance?

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