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N3 GCH

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 GCH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 135,116 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,589 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 131,873 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 128,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 126,008 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 126,006 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 123,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 123,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 121,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,804 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 117,588 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 113,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 108,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 103,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 99,119 miles

management light on.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,952 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Aug 2010 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,444 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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N3 GCH is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 N3 GCH, 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 N3 GCH registered?

N3 GCH is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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