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OV06 MXR

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

263,779 mi
Last recorded263,779 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 MXR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 263,779 miles

Front slight knock when going threw rollers but nothing found on inspection

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight creak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 244,140 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 223,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 223,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 214,374 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2021 195,103 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 189,315 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 179,346 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 179,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 May 2018 162,791 miles

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

OSF lower skirt is loose but not insecure

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 162,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper not clipped in (6.1.C.1)

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

OSF lower skirt is loose but not insecure

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 149,224 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 148,530 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Offside Rear outer side not working

Pass 9 Jun 2016 138,421 miles

Front wiper blades worn

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 126,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 110,882 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 100,499 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 90,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 79,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,424 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 MXR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MXR, 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 OV06 MXR registered?

OV06 MXR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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