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DE03 ASE

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,324 mi
Last recorded112,324 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ASE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,324 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 94,909 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 89,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner lamp has water ingress

Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread - 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,873 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 67,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,740 miles

emissions too clean to read via the exhaust probe

Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,809 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,459 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,136 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)

front inner brake discs deteriorated (wear and corrosion)

front rollbar link rubber boots perished nearside and offside

washer bottle leaking

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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DE03 ASE is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DE03 ASE, 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 DE03 ASE registered?

DE03 ASE is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is DE03 ASE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 ASE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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