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N9 RSG

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,500 mi
Last recorded132,500 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 RSG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 132,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall, not showing plys

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,678 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust bolts corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 123,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust bolts corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 109,696 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2014 98,184 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 98,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 15 Apr 2013 87,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,938 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,804 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,957 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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N9 RSG is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N9 RSG, 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 N9 RSG registered?

N9 RSG is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is N9 RSG safe to buy?

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