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MX56 XHM

2006 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi S881,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 XHM
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 135,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 133,523 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,047 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 130,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 129,674 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,976 miles

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 127,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 114,562 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 97,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TPMS Malfunction lit on dash

Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TPMS Malfunction lit on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,278 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,669 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,083 miles

front and drivers rear tyres 3mm, fronts worn inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,825 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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MX56 XHM 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 83.3%.

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 MX56 XHM, 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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What year was MX56 XHM registered?

MX56 XHM is a 2006 Audi S8, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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