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EK06 XHM

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,895 mi
Last recorded198,895 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 XHM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 198,895 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 177,470 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 177,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 267,493 miles

battery secured with zip ties

off side rear corner damaged but no sharpe edges

Fail 2 Jun 2018 267,493 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

battery secured with zip ties

off side rear corner damaged but no sharpe edges

Pass 13 May 2017 260,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 249,367 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 249,367 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 May 2015 142,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 136,604 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 129,016 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2012 117,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 117,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 116,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,331 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 XHM is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHM, 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 EK06 XHM registered?

EK06 XHM is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is EK06 XHM safe to buy?

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