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F20 BEL

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,145 mi
Last recorded103,145 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 BEL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,145 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 103,105 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,022 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 96,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,406 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 87,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,367 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 76,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 74,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad warning light is illuminated

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,761 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,578 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,633 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,022 miles

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

plastic covers fitted in engine bay and underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,571 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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F20 BEL is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F20 BEL, 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 F20 BEL registered?

F20 BEL is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is F20 BEL safe to buy?

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