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CN06 SWF

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

382,064 mi
Last recorded382,064 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 SWF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 382,064 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 382,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 375,556 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 369,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 369,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 345,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 335,140 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 335,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (front) (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs badly worn

front pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2015 306,328 miles

front brake discs worn badly to limit

windscreen damage

Pass 30 Sep 2014 263,358 miles

eml illuminated

offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 193,617 miles

both rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 143,545 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 108,184 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2011 108,184 miles

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,382 miles

front brake disc corrosion

nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

pad warning light sensors cut causing warning light to come on

plastic covers fitted to underneath of vehicle not allowing for full inspection

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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CN06 SWF is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CN06 SWF, 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 CN06 SWF registered?

CN06 SWF is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is CN06 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN06 SWF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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