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LY06 CYL

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,243 mi
Last recorded156,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 CYL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 156,243 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 156,243 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 146,770 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 135,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 125,143 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 125,123 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 112,227 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 112,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,903 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,231 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 79,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,627 miles

N/S front disc worn

O/S front disc worn

Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,627 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

N/S front disc worn

O/S front disc worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,164 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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LY06 CYL is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LY06 CYL, 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 LY06 CYL registered?

LY06 CYL is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is LY06 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 CYL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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