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SJ06 BPK

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,721 mi
Last recorded192,721 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 BPK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 192,721 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 192,721 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 191,374 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 180,795 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 180,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 167,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 156,904 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 146,149 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 146,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 129,962 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 129,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 120,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 120,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,565 miles

Nearside rear indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 20%

Offside rear indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 20%

Fail 26 Apr 2013 110,564 miles

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

Nearside rear indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 20%

Offside rear indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 20%

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,115 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 89,092 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,190 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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SJ06 BPK is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ06 BPK, 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 SJ06 BPK registered?

SJ06 BPK is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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