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DB06 PFB

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,784 mi
Last recorded205,784 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB06 PFB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 205,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 201,631 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 201,631 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 191,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 175,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 164,381 miles

Nearside Front headlight washer jet leaking after use

Pass 20 Nov 2018 146,830 miles

Front Tyre's Worn On Shoulders

Pass 20 Nov 2017 131,825 miles

Front Brake Disc's Slight Corrosion Lip

Front Upper Suspension Arm Bushes Slightly Spliting

Pass 8 Dec 2016 118,399 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,024 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 89,925 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 84,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,665 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,076 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 58,076 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,098 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

headlamp aims low

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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DB06 PFB is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DB06 PFB, 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 DB06 PFB registered?

DB06 PFB is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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