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OY06 MKL

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

213,905 mi
Last recorded213,905 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 MKL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 213,905 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 210,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 207,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 202,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 196,150 miles

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

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 188,413 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 171,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 159,076 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jul 2017 158,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.55mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.35mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear off side rear and near side front tyres have nails in tread

Offside Front headlight on lower limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.15mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 139,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 133,140 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 133,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,732 miles

emits blue smoke on acceleration

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,294 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,652 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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OY06 MKL is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY06 MKL, 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 OY06 MKL registered?

OY06 MKL is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is OY06 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 MKL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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