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S28 FAT

2006 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,833 mi
Last recorded118,833 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi S881,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 FAT
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,833 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,790 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,431 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 112,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 110,329 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,677 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,032 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres on 2mm

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 96,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,610 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 66,071 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,791 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S28 FAT 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S28 FAT, 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 S28 FAT registered?

S28 FAT is a 2006 Audi S8, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is S28 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 FAT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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