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S222 MSW

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,740 mi
Last recorded146,740 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 MSW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 146,740 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 146,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 135,811 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 135,811 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 124,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 108,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyres heavy wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 108,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyres heavy wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,144 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,957 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,501 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 62,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 44,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,418 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cut in outer wall no cords showing

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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S222 MSW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S222 MSW, 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 S222 MSW registered?

S222 MSW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is S222 MSW safe to buy?

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