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PE56 NXX

2006 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,128 mi
Last recorded125,128 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 NXX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 112,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 112,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,896 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,056 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,743 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 51,743 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,319 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 50,312 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,188 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,240 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,209 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,987 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,888 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,972 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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PE56 NXX is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE56 NXX, 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 PE56 NXX registered?

PE56 NXX is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is PE56 NXX safe to buy?

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