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KU56 JWY

2006 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,943 mi
Last recorded86,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S881,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 JWY
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 86,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 86,813 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 85,684 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 84,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,348 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,610 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,608 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front drop link's (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

oil residue engine & under tray area's

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,414 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 19 Oct 2013 59,373 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 52,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,252 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,834 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,727 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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KU56 JWY is a 2006 Audi S8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KU56 JWY, 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 KU56 JWY registered?

KU56 JWY is a 2006 Audi S8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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