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ST06 AZZ

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,283 mi
Last recorded146,283 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 AZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 146,283 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 133,305 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 126,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 126,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 121,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 108,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 82,428 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,788 miles

engine/underside covers

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,436 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,389 miles

Handbrake button damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,844 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn

nearside front tyre has cut in inner sidewall

rear brake discs pited and corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,844 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

nearside front tyre has cut in inner sidewall

rear brake discs pited and corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,153 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has small cut,255/40zr19y

offside rear stop light working but slightly dull.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,726 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewall - 255/50/19

Front discs slightly scored on inner fascia(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,519 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

offside rear tyre has slight crackes on outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,235 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,295 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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ST06 AZZ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST06 AZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST06 AZZ registered?

ST06 AZZ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is ST06 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 AZZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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