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BP06 VSN

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

272,634 mi
Last recorded272,634 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 VSN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 272,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 262,118 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 249,737 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 249,618 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light active (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 231,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 219,364 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 208,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 199,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 195,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 194,967 miles

Engine Covers

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 186,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light illuminated at time of test

e/m/l illuminated at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2014 170,750 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 145,223 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,448 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,919 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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BP06 VSN is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BP06 VSN, 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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BP06 VSN is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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