2006 Audi A8 · 1,507 MOT tests
2006 Audi A8 reliability
2006 Audi A8s fail 23% of first MOT tests, 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 A8 years (1,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 23%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 143,453
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,507
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.2%
- Tyres5.7%
- Suspension5%
- Brakes4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.65%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.52%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.32%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.99%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.99%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.76%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.44%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (2.99%)
Other years
Every Audi A8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Audi A8 reliable?
2006 Audi A8s fail 23% of first MOT tests, 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 A8 years (1,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.65% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.52% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Audi A8 shows 143,453 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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