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YD06 PPW

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

267,871 mi
Last recorded267,871 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 PPW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 267,871 miles

Injector noise from engine

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 267,867 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet catch (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Injector noise from engine

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 255,290 miles

Front Slight play from both anti roll bar D bushes

Injector noise from engine

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2019 255,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Slight play from both anti roll bar D bushes

Injector noise from engine

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 239,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres low on inside edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 239,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres low on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 224,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 202,711 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 202,711 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 184,371 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 184,371 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 163,452 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 141,226 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 141,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 117,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,125 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,293 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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YD06 PPW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD06 PPW, 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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YD06 PPW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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