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WG06 VHF

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,010 mi
Last recorded180,010 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 VHF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 180,010 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 173,745 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Boot lid. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 173,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn C shape link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working Boot lid. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working Boot lid. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Boot lid. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 136,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 127,953 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 127,953 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 124,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 115,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 112,137 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 106,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 101,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 93,808 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2015 93,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 84,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,373 miles

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

adjusted both headlamp aims (too high)

front inner brake discs worn (lipped)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,848 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,488 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,650 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 41,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,076 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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WG06 VHF is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

WG06 VHF is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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