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S88 APB

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

248,039 mi
Last recorded248,039 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 APB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 248,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 237,928 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 225,964 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 27 Feb 2018 201,906 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Feb 2018 201,902 miles

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)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Dec 2016 191,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 156,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 156,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 150,561 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 138,150 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 138,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 114,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 94,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,727 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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S88 APB is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S88 APB, 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 S88 APB registered?

S88 APB is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 10 June 2006.

Is S88 APB safe to buy?

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