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S8 EUK

2006 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 EUK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 144,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 141,756 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 140,581 miles

Advise brake pad warning light on

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 140,579 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise t.p.m.l on

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 134,335 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL upper arm inner bushes cracking and have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 21 May 2022 134,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Unable to see location of leak due to undertrays (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL upper arm inner bushes cracking and have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 20 May 2021 130,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 129,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 126,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,957 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 118,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,831 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 104,831 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,195 miles

inner and outer edge wear off side front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,129 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,411 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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S8 EUK is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S8 EUK, 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 S8 EUK registered?

S8 EUK is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is S8 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 EUK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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