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LP06 TEC

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,421 mi
Last recorded147,421 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP06 TEC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 147,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 133,109 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,395 miles

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

emision to clean plus oil leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 114,455 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,759 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 103,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017
Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,257 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,387 miles

Emissions to clean to obtain a printout.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Emissions to clean to obtain a printout.

Front discs in poor condition.

Pass 9 May 2011 37,981 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

front discs in poor condition .

Fail 9 May 2011 37,981 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

front discs in poor condition .

Pass 5 May 2010 30,725 miles

Front anti rol bar drop link bushes poor condition

Front disc and pads look poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front anti rol bar drop link bushes poor condition

Front disc and pads look poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,856 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 21,856 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LP06 TEC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LP06 TEC, 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 LP06 TEC registered?

LP06 TEC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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