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YE06 WTV

2006 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

285,539 mi
Last recorded285,539 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 WTV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 285,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 265,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 148,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 223,822 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 210,880 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 210,880 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 179,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,448 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 94,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,544 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 93,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge requires tracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 68,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 62,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 54,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 54,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 45,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,326 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,766 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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YE06 WTV is a 2006 Audi A8 in Beige with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YE06 WTV, 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 YE06 WTV registered?

YE06 WTV is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is YE06 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 WTV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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