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FY06 XDR

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,220 mi
Last recorded157,220 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XDR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 157,220 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 157,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer slight wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 115,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,808 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 83,808 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,443 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2011 75,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,161 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,997 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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FY06 XDR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY06 XDR, 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 FY06 XDR registered?

FY06 XDR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is FY06 XDR safe to buy?

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