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V10 PDY

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

161,209 mi
Last recorded161,209 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 PDY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 161,209 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 158,474 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 155,208 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 155,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 149,723 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 140,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 135,688 miles

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

amber eml light on

nsf lower arm bush has slight play

nsr inner sidelight dim

osf lower arm bush has slight play

Pass 15 May 2018 132,820 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 124,062 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 116,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f exhaust flex slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2013 98,468 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,780 miles

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2010 58,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,140 miles

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

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

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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V10 PDY is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V10 PDY, 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 V10 PDY registered?

V10 PDY is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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