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M8 FCY

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,510 mi
Last recorded167,510 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 FCY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 167,510 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 167,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 154,891 miles

Child seat fitted to rear-not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine and Under-body covers fitted-not allowing full inspection of some components

Engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 142,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 142,921 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside screen jet could do with adjustment

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 129,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts to nearside front and rear tyres sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light staying on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 129,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts to nearside front and rear tyres sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light staying on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 117,189 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 117,189 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,633 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 101,633 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,944 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M8 FCY is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M8 FCY, 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 M8 FCY registered?

M8 FCY is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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