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K28 SWE

2006 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S881,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 SWE
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 105,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,956 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,098 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 63,647 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 49,635 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 49,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,654 miles

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

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

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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K28 SWE is a 2006 Audi S8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K28 SWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K28 SWE registered?

K28 SWE is a 2006 Audi S8, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is K28 SWE safe to buy?

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