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NJ56 RXH

2006 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,823 mi
Last recorded156,823 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi S881,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 RXH
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 156,823 miles

ABS modulator slightly loose under bonnet

Front Lower bumper damaged but will not cause injury

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated right side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 156,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABS modulator slightly loose under bonnet

Front Lower bumper damaged but will not cause injury

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated right side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 153,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 149,483 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 149,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,051 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,899 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

OIL LEAK

no plates fitted on top of other ones front & rear

Fail 14 Dec 2015 138,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OIL LEAK

no plates fitted on top of other ones front & rear

Pass 30 Dec 2014 134,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 133,573 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 114,566 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,555 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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NJ56 RXH is a 2006 Audi S8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJ56 RXH, 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 NJ56 RXH registered?

NJ56 RXH is a 2006 Audi S8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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