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DF06 MYR

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,481 mi
Last recorded165,481 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 MYR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 165,481 miles

N/s o/s front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 24 Apr 2018 159,698 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 159,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 151,633 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 151,605 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,036 miles

Ems light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 142,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 141,465 miles

o/side front headlight has poor beam pattern but ok on test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 131,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 123,835 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 116,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 101,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,054 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges with 3mm tread across rest of tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2009 86,052 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges with 3mm tread across rest of tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,162 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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DF06 MYR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MYR, 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 DF06 MYR registered?

DF06 MYR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is DF06 MYR safe to buy?

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