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SM06 EWW

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,993 mi
Last recorded150,993 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 EWW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,993 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear light standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arm bushes worn (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 150,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear light standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arm bushes worn (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 149,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both dsides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 145,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 140,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 135,883 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 135,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 131,148 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 131,140 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front shocker bushes in lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts on drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator sensors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 126,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,876 miles

Front Very slight smear from front wiper blades

Nearside Front NSF anti-roll bar drop link bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear NSR brake binding

Offside Front OSF anti-roll bar drop link bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,246 miles

Both front lower drop links starting to perish

osr lower drop link rubber split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,829 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,481 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,201 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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SM06 EWW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM06 EWW, 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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SM06 EWW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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