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R881 UUD

2006 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

209,552 mi
Last recorded209,552 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 UUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 209,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 204,551 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 200,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2023 180,499 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 163,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 148,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,464 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 119,529 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,084 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,504 miles

Both front tyres worn low and on the legal limit

Both rear tyres wearing on the outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 84,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 74,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 61,158 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,775 miles

all brakepads close to limit [warning light also on]

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,359 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,914 miles

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)

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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R881 UUD is a 2006 Audi A8 in Beige with a 4,172cc diesel 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 R881 UUD, 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 R881 UUD registered?

R881 UUD is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 May 2006.

Is R881 UUD safe to buy?

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