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LB06 HLU

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,613 mi
Last recorded103,613 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 HLU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,366 miles

Central Exhaust joint clamp fractured: Advise replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,499 miles

Central Exhaust joint securing clamp broken

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

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,370 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 83,370 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2021 78,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has metal object in tread

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,640 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2019 63,581 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,556 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are getting low on tread 2 . 0mm

both rear tyres are starting to perish outer side walls

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,818 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,713 miles

Both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 24 Aug 2012 23,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,196 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 15,760 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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LB06 HLU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB06 HLU, 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 LB06 HLU registered?

LB06 HLU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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