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W12 BSC

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,599 mi
Last recorded51,599 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BSC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 51,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,974 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front drop links and perished cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 40,805 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 14 May 2019 40,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,296 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,670 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 21,605 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 12,409 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 9,361 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 8,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 6,590 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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W12 BSC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W12 BSC, 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 W12 BSC registered?

W12 BSC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is W12 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BSC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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