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ML06 AYK

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,338 mi
Last recorded158,338 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 AYK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 158,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

steering boot slight worn n,s,f

Pass 12 Oct 2019 144,556 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 131,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,957 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,011 miles

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 25 Mar 2009 37,502 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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ML06 AYK is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ML06 AYK, 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 ML06 AYK registered?

ML06 AYK is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is ML06 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML06 AYK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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