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OV06 AFU

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

141,390 mi
Last recorded141,390 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 AFU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 141,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 140,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,773 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 117,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,059 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,252 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 97,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,221 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,223 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes are worn

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,798 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,453 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread depth

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,429 miles

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

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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OV06 AFU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OV06 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV06 AFU registered?

OV06 AFU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is OV06 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 AFU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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