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OV06 DZB

2006 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,036 mi
Last recorded132,036 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 DZB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 132,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 125,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,602 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,599 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 117,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,367 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 102,395 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 102,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,989 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,120 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 89,119 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front upper suspension arm inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

requires tracking when new arms fitted

washers leaking nfs under bumper

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,720 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 71,651 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all four tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,478 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 61,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,450 miles

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)

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 DZB is a 2006 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV06 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

OV06 DZB is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 5 April 2006.

Is OV06 DZB safe to buy?

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