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J10 BYB

2006 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

225,708 mi
Last recorded225,708 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 BYB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 225,708 miles

Horn not working properly weak horn. (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 219,831 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 207,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 196,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 189,621 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 189,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 185,990 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 167,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,059 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 154,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2014 151,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 140,866 miles

both front tyres close to legal minimum

both rear tyres close to legal minimum

rear discs wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Apr 2012 128,619 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,835 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 80,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,166 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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J10 BYB is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J10 BYB, 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 J10 BYB registered?

J10 BYB is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is J10 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 BYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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