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ML06 XYG

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,262 mi
Last recorded149,262 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 XYG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,262 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 149,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 138,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 108,677 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,525 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 98,633 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,332 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside front lower and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,286 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 91,934 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 90,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,869 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 XYG is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

ML06 XYG is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is ML06 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML06 XYG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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