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HF06 FAB

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,826 mi
Last recorded144,826 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 FAB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 144,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 144,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 127,804 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 127,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 123,247 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 120,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 118,106 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 118,106 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,187 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,797 miles

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

Coolant leak under trays fitted slight damp ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,705 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 70,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,086 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,148 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,152 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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HF06 FAB is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HF06 FAB, 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 HF06 FAB registered?

HF06 FAB is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is HF06 FAB safe to buy?

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