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LV06 GNK

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

274,582 mi
Last recorded274,582 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 GNK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 274,582 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 274,256 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at filter under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 258,085 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 241,469 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 225,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from brake caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 213,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 194,847 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 178,562 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 17 Aug 2016 163,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 151,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 136,873 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,333 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,876 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 108,876 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 100,261 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,604 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 GNK is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc 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 LV06 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

LV06 GNK is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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