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RF56 MMJ

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

227,359 mi
Last recorded227,359 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 MMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 227,359 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 226,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 220,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 213,269 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 213,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 204,221 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 196,289 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle case poor condition

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 188,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 175,382 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2018 175,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

front brake discs heavily worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 167,167 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

Fail 13 Nov 2017 167,141 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Oct 2016 152,312 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs heavily lipped

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 139,606 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 125,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 125,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 109,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 94,383 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 78,577 miles

both rear tyre starting to wear on outer edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2010 57,842 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 35,493 miles

front brake discs slightly scored on inner face

undertrays/ engine covers fitted

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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RF56 MMJ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel 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 RF56 MMJ, 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 RF56 MMJ registered?

RF56 MMJ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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