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V8 PAD

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PAD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 136,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 130,461 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 130,461 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,102 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 121,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,473 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged now quite frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 93,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,522 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 89,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,099 miles

Nearside rear tyre has some signs of uneven wear/mis-shaping

Offside rear tyre has some signs of uneven wear/mis-shaping

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,099 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has some signs of uneven wear/mis-shaping

Offside rear tyre has some signs of uneven wear/mis-shaping

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,665 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,234 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 44,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,770 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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V8 PAD is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V8 PAD, 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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V8 PAD is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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