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N16 OAT

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,719 mi
Last recorded149,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 OAT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 149,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 147,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 143,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres minor splits between treads 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet gas struts weak

front and rear brake disc's lipped

Pass 18 Jul 2023 141,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

chip in windscreen

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2022 138,958 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,866 miles

wipers smear ...

Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner small cuts to tyre sidewall

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 115,689 miles

CHILD SEATS ON REAR ADULT SEAT

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside rear passenger seat fitted with childseat

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,885 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low.....

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,225 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,881 miles

both front suspension c-link bushes perished

osr brake flexi hose has small split but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,562 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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N16 OAT is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N16 OAT, 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 N16 OAT registered?

N16 OAT is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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