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LV06 AHL

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,731 mi
Last recorded88,731 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 AHL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 88,731 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 80,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,535 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,479 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,463 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,218 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 62,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks on inner edge /cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks on inner edge /cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low 1.6 mm/on legal limit.

Offside Rear tyre getting low to legal limit 2mm.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,971 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,873 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 40,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,191 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 21,191 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,201 miles

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,884 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,563 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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LV06 AHL is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV06 AHL, 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 LV06 AHL registered?

LV06 AHL is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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