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M1 AXD

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

230,617 mi
Last recorded230,617 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 AXD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 230,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 228,881 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 227,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 224,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 222,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 218,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 216,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 210,620 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 203,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 197,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 190,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 183,724 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 165,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 165,216 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 150,539 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 139,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 121,044 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 90,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,972 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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M1 AXD is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 M1 AXD, 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 M1 AXD registered?

M1 AXD is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is M1 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 AXD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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