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N55 JOW

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,235 mi
Last recorded150,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 JOW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 150,235 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 138,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 134,946 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,587 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 129,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 122,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 118,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 110,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 107,543 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 106,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,017 miles

Inner face of front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,417 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 85,828 miles

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 2 Aug 2012 79,906 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,737 miles

Bonnet only latching on NSF mechanism.

OSF and NSF tyres heavily worn at shoulders,tread low and slightly perished between tread.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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N55 JOW is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N55 JOW, 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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N55 JOW is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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