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HK06 RXR

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,062 mi
Last recorded157,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 RXR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2020 157,062 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frnt lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(top back inner) + nsf & osf(top frnt inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercover tray fitted frnt to back

Pass 4 Dec 2018 152,221 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 152,221 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 146,289 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 146,289 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,169 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 128,848 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,414 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,156 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,671 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 69,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,588 miles

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)

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

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

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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HK06 RXR is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK06 RXR, 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 HK06 RXR registered?

HK06 RXR is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is HK06 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 RXR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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