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OV56 XJJ

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

201,609 mi
Last recorded201,609 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 201,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and bottom spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 199,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 196,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 192,146 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 185,185 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive on front pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 181,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 165,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 152,000 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 151,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 151,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 135,322 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,682 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,937 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,916 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,328 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,897 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)

Offside and Nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,008 miles

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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OV56 XJJ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OV56 XJJ, 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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What year was OV56 XJJ registered?

OV56 XJJ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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