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J5 LST

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,987 mi
Last recorded99,987 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 LST
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 99,987 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 97,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 88,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,496 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,173 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,746 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 78,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,130 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,466 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,915 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 69,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,947 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 59,118 miles

undertrays & engine covers

Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,922 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,993 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,575 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 39,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2010 33,919 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 33,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J5 LST is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J5 LST, 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 J5 LST registered?

J5 LST is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is J5 LST safe to buy?

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