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LM06 HFO

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,067 mi
Last recorded173,067 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 HFO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 173,067 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 168,995 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 162,365 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear inner and outer edge

Pass 29 May 2021 147,840 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 139,929 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 138,836 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,868 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 133,538 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,966 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 6 Jul 2016 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,704 miles

front washers need adjusting

osr wheel has grease on it on the inner side

Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,722 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,953 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side front tyre wearining inner and outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,720 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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LM06 HFO is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LM06 HFO, 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 LM06 HFO registered?

LM06 HFO is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is LM06 HFO safe to buy?

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