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MV06 FJU

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

274,048 mi
Last recorded274,048 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FJU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 274,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 264,270 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 264,267 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear electronic park brake not working

Pass 29 Jan 2020 264,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 264,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 260,639 miles

N/S head lamp intensity reduced but not severely

O/S head lamp intensity reduced but not severely

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear light lenses water contaminated

plastic trims and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2019 260,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S head lamp intensity reduced but not severely

O/S head lamp intensity reduced but not severely

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

air suspension warning light on

all rear light lenses water contaminated

plastic trims and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2018 253,897 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front anti-roll bar link rubber bush deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2017 239,059 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)

Fail 16 May 2017 239,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 219,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 200,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 185,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 160,820 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 138,320 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges close to chords.

Pass 17 May 2011 108,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 79,058 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 79,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,749 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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MV06 FJU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MV06 FJU, 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 MV06 FJU registered?

MV06 FJU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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