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B18 VAG

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,374 mi
Last recorded79,374 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 VAG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,374 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,569 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 73,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 56,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,470 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,765 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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B18 VAG is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B18 VAG, 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 B18 VAG registered?

B18 VAG is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is B18 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 VAG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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