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DF06 AAV

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,551 mi
Last recorded190,551 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 AAV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 190,551 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 181,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 172,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

offside front and rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

Fail 15 Jun 2017 172,734 miles

Nearside Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

offside front and rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

Pass 17 Apr 2016 163,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 137,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 108,102 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,610 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,232 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,884 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DF06 AAV is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DF06 AAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF06 AAV registered?

DF06 AAV is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is DF06 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 AAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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