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NH06 VBY

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,629 mi
Last recorded120,629 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 VBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 120,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 114,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 114,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front anti-roll bar link starting to unbond

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

Fail 25 Jun 2015 104,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front anti-roll bar link starting to unbond

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 70,391 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 60,635 miles

nearside rear jacking point block is missing

several very small chips throughout windscreen

wiper blades are smearing slightly

Fail 31 May 2011 60,635 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear jacking point block is missing

several very small chips throughout windscreen

wiper blades are smearing slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,066 miles

fuel cooler slightly damaged

nail in osf tyre and worn bold on inner edge (no cords)

nsr tyre has small chunk out of outer sidewall protector

Pass 28 May 2009 41,602 miles

fuel cooler on offside floor damaged not leaking

large cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall not showing cords

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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NH06 VBY is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NH06 VBY, 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 NH06 VBY registered?

NH06 VBY is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is NH06 VBY safe to buy?

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