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GJ06 XSD

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,559 mi
Last recorded143,559 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 XSD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 143,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 143,518 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,912 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 102,298 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,403 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 81,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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GJ06 XSD is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ06 XSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ06 XSD registered?

GJ06 XSD is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is GJ06 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ06 XSD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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