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SV06 UFC

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,291 mi
Last recorded161,291 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 UFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 161,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 161,288 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 152,420 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 170,021 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pads light on

engine light on

Fail 9 May 2018 169,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pads light on

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2017 254,636 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 10 May 2016 149,535 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 149,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn edges

odd tyres front and rear axle

Fail 19 Apr 2016 149,376 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 137,432 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall scrubbed

Fail 21 Apr 2015 137,432 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

o/s/r tyre side wall scrubbed

Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,128 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 128,867 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 113,286 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,180 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 111,180 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,604 miles

Advise rear tyres going out of shape.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,604 miles

Advise rear tyres going out of shape.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,145 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 56,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,766 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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SV06 UFC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV06 UFC, 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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SV06 UFC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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