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SP06 KDU

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,050 mi
Last recorded204,050 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 KDU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 204,050 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 204,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 195,518 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2022 195,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2021 184,904 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 184,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 178,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 178,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 172,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 165,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 160,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 145,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 131,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 131,788 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 99,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 81,503 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre speed rating is "H" all others are "W" rated.

Pass 4 May 2010 65,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,332 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP06 KDU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP06 KDU, 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 SP06 KDU registered?

SP06 KDU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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