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SY06 VUM

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,224 mi
Last recorded101,224 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 VUM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,224 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 100,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 99,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,963 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 91,512 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,584 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,556 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,919 miles

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

n/s/f fog light broken

o/s & n/s/rear tyres worn low on inner tread

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,741 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,741 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,708 miles

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

Windscreen lightly chipped

o/s & n/sf tyres worn on inner edges

some wear in o/s & n/s/f c link bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,023 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,617 miles

Two nails found in osr tyre

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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SY06 VUM is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SY06 VUM, 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 SY06 VUM registered?

SY06 VUM is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is SY06 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 VUM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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