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MK06 OVR

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,506 mi
Last recorded185,506 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 OVR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 185,506 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 171,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 171,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 157,802 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 153,867 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 153,867 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 143,610 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Screen wash fluid leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,720 miles

brake wear warning light shows on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,063 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,831 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 69,831 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,756 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,615 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,985 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,985 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 35,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,080 miles

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

Offside 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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MK06 OVR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MK06 OVR, 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 MK06 OVR registered?

MK06 OVR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is MK06 OVR safe to buy?

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