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VK06 ZYZ

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

260,209 mi
Last recorded260,209 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 ZYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 260,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 246,345 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 246,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 25 Jan 2024 231,561 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 215,312 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 127,123 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,606 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 108,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 103,049 miles

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 20 May 2017 99,478 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2016 152,903 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

advise child seat fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 90,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,502 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,951 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,485 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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VK06 ZYZ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK06 ZYZ, 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 VK06 ZYZ registered?

VK06 ZYZ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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