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908 XUD

2006 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,369 mi
Last recorded143,369 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration908 XUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 143,369 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,175 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 142,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 140,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm om inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 136,782 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 136,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 134,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (hose to calipers) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 132,591 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 128,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 123,298 miles

Brake pad warning lamp lit

EML lamp lit

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 123,297 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brake pad warning lamp lit

EML lamp lit

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,049 miles

Offside Rear Outer position light inop

Offside Rear Outer stop lamp inop

Fail 1 Nov 2016 118,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer stop lamp inop

Offside Rear Outer position light inop

Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,271 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,567 miles

both sides upper arm bushes slightly weak

engine management light on

exhaust flext slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,333 miles

both front and rear discs warn

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r tyre 2m

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

slight sepage bank no 2 inbetween cat link pipe

Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,133 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 74,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,559 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,473 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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908 XUD is a 2006 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 908 XUD, 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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908 XUD is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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