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EK06 OPM

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

201,822 mi
Last recorded201,822 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 OPM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 201,822 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 195,177 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 195,177 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 188,074 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 188,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 183,117 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s rear hand brake grab

Fail 10 Oct 2022 183,098 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dashsho w mengment light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear control arm inner bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively slipt (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear bush control arm bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively slipts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s rear hand brake grab

Pass 19 Oct 2021 176,478 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 176,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine lamp on

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 166,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 158,775 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 158,775 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 148,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 134,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 128,242 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Aug 2016 128,242 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 118,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,617 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 102,550 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,202 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,320 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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EK06 OPM is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EK06 OPM, 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 EK06 OPM registered?

EK06 OPM is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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