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OV06 DMZ

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,216 mi
Last recorded67,216 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 DMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 67,216 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,112 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 61,112 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,477 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,614 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 49,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,731 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,966 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

damage offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Jun 2018 34,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,149 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres have damage to outer walls, are perished & worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,509 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2014 36,425 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,584 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,910 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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OV06 DMZ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DMZ, 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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OV06 DMZ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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