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VN06 JGY

2006 Audi A8

Beige Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,569 mi
Last recorded166,569 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 JGY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 166,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 144,572 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 125,138 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 87,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,094 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 86,091 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 82,783 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 82,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 79,063 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 77,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,932 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 5 Apr 2012 60,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,317 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,435 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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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VN06 JGY is a 2006 Audi A8 in Beige with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN06 JGY, 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 VN06 JGY registered?

VN06 JGY is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is VN06 JGY safe to buy?

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