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WV06 TVP

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,117 mi
Last recorded170,117 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 TVP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 170,117 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 170,021 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 169,859 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 136,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 124,103 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 124,103 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 121,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,158 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,134 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 10 Apr 2015 94,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,168 miles

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

both front inner discs pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,891 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 85,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,209 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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WV06 TVP is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WV06 TVP, 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 WV06 TVP registered?

WV06 TVP is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is WV06 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV06 TVP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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