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YA06 DKE

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,069 mi
Last recorded110,069 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 DKE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 110,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,472 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,764 miles

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

nearside rear tyre "rim protector" cut

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,525 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 54,525 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,091 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front 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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YA06 DKE is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YA06 DKE, 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 YA06 DKE registered?

YA06 DKE is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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