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S8 XLS

2006 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi S881,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 XLS
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 107,108 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 101,462 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 95,046 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,086 miles

Tyres low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,274 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,886 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 85,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,305 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 75,305 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wipers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,458 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 13 Sep 2013 48,421 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,950 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 34,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,057 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 27,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,086 miles

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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S8 XLS is a 2006 Audi S8 in Silver with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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 S8 XLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 XLS registered?

S8 XLS is a 2006 Audi S8, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is S8 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 XLS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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