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FE06 XLR

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 XLR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 118,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 111,303 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 111,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,935 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 108,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,787 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,074 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,302 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 101,109 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 101,102 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,838 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,088 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,933 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges with 4mm remaining on rest of tread

wipers smearing slightly. screen very dirty

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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FE06 XLR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FE06 XLR, 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 FE06 XLR registered?

FE06 XLR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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