2006 Audi A8 6.0L Petrol · W12 GDR

The 2006 Audi A8 currently holds a valid MOT, with its most recent official test on 6 October 2021 at 161,243 miles resulting in a clean pass with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with only a single isolated failure a week prior that was fully rectified before the pass, and no recurring serious mechanical, structural, or safety faults across the full recorded MOT history. The recorded mileage aligns broadly with the vehicle’s 20-year age, averaging roughly 8,000 miles per year across the span of available MOT records. Usage was consistent between the October 2017 test at 147,523 miles and the October 2018 test at 154,648 miles, with approximately 7,125 miles added over that 12-month period, a rate very close to the long-term average. Mileage dropped sharply in the following two-year gap between the November 2019 test at 160,678 miles and the September 2021 failed test at 161,239 miles, with only 561 miles recorded over that interval, likely reflecting extended periods of standing, possibly tied to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. No MOT records exist between the October 2021 pass and the current date of June 2026, leaving a nearly five-year gap with no official verification of the vehicle’s condition or mileage in that period. The four faults flagged in the September 2021 failed test all appear to have been resolved for the subsequent pass, but a buyer must verify these areas in person to rule out latent issues. The near-side rear tyre edge wear noted in the fail points to either chronic underinflation or worn suspension components altering tyre contact, so inspect all four tyres for tread depth, even wear, and rubber perishing given the vehicle’s age, alongside a full assessment of suspension bushes, coil springs, and wheel alignment. The engine management lamp and supplementary restraint system warning faults require a full OBD diagnostic scan to confirm no active or stored fault codes remain, as intermittent issues with either system carry significant safety or breakdown risks. Verify the offside dipped headlamp failure recorded in the 2021.