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CU56 PFN

2006 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S881,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 PFN
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 97,379 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 93,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

washer fluid leak

Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,818 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,197 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 90,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,684 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,673 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,292 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,966 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,316 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,836 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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CU56 PFN is a 2006 Audi S8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 81,986 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU56 PFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU56 PFN is a 2006 Audi S8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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