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G8 DDB

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,124 mi
Last recorded169,124 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 DDB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 169,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 150,764 miles

Eng man light on

Handbrake effort low , but above 16%. Your vehicle- 19%

Fail 22 Dec 2016 150,764 miles

Eng man light on

Handbrake effort low , but above 16%. Your vehicle- 19%

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 129,936 miles

Front N/s , o/s tyres have sidewall damage - no cords exposed

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s worn out on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 122,565 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 118,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 118,157 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,577 miles

engine man light on

pad wear light on

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Dec 2012 107,577 miles

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

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

engine man light on

pad wear light on

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Oct 2011 141,374 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 110,838 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 110,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 93,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G8 DDB is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G8 DDB, 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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G8 DDB is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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