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RV06 WLO

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,800 mi
Last recorded195,800 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 WLO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 195,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 182,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 168,517 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged/slightly loose

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 162,536 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 156,750 miles

Both front number plates secured using tape.

One bulb n/w in each headlamp, main, dipped and sidelight functioning correctly.

Spare tyre defective Shredded. ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 137,054 miles

engine covers undertrays and sill sidecovers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 137,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine covers undertrays and sill sidecovers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,515 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4 arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

under trays and cover sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2016 123,503 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced x2 plates (6.3.4a)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4 arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

under trays and cover sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 May 2015 113,964 miles

offside front inner drive shaft boot perishing

both front suspension top arms, nearside and offside inner bushes perishing

unable to check certain items due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer light lense red cover missing,lights showing correct colour, still has reflectors on offside

Fail 10 Jun 2014 104,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer light lense red cover missing,lights showing correct colour, still has reflectors on offside

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,273 miles

front and rear number plate spacing poor

Fail 27 Jun 2013 95,273 miles

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

front and rear number plate spacing poor

Pass 4 May 2012 87,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,603 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,400 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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RV06 WLO is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV06 WLO, 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 RV06 WLO registered?

RV06 WLO is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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