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HJ06 VLC

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

194,604 mi
Last recorded194,604 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VLC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 194,604 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 193,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 186,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 186,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 184,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 181,898 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 180,058 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 180,058 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 175,686 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer side

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 169,672 miles

Engine trays fitted

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 160,307 miles

Engine trays fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 155,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 149,126 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 141,733 miles

Emissions too clean to produce a reading

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 28 Oct 2011 130,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 96,760 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outside wall

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,551 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,438 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 64,413 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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HJ06 VLC is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ06 VLC, 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 HJ06 VLC registered?

HJ06 VLC is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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