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WG06 HWO

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

226,330 mi
Last recorded226,330 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 HWO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 226,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 226,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2021 363,904 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective warning light illuminated (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 212,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light contains water

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 212,714 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front upper rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light contains water

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 212,348 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 196,897 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 181,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 164,602 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 149,721 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 149,693 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,199 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 110,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,640 miles

brake pad warning lihgt on discs have a lip on inside

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,859 miles

small cut in the nearside front tyre sidewall

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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WG06 HWO is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WG06 HWO, 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 WG06 HWO registered?

WG06 HWO is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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