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LG06 LYS

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,153 mi
Last recorded157,153 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 LYS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 157,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 157,151 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm O/S N N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S N N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 144,074 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 132,721 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,877 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 126,877 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,993 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 89,993 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,428 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,388 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,170 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,325 miles

front tyres wearing edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,615 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,835 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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LG06 LYS is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG06 LYS, 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 LG06 LYS registered?

LG06 LYS is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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