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SO56 NND

2006 Audi A8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,901 mi
Last recorded83,901 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 NND
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,478 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 70,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,304 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm inner bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm inner bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 66,629 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc wearing uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,534 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc wearing uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,623 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 58,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre fethering on inside and outside edges

Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,528 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 36,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 31,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,262 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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SO56 NND is a 2006 Audi A8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SO56 NND, 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 SO56 NND registered?

SO56 NND is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is SO56 NND safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO56 NND shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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