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RJ56 ADZ

2006 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

286,424 mi
Last recorded286,424 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 ADZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 286,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 286,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 177,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 175,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2022 175,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2021 171,962 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 160,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspensiom bushes slight cracking front abnd rear

Fail 19 Oct 2020 160,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspensiom bushes slight cracking front abnd rear

Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,839 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 127,839 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 122,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,895 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,904 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 69,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 69,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,400 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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RJ56 ADZ is a 2006 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RJ56 ADZ, 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 RJ56 ADZ registered?

RJ56 ADZ is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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