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WJ56 OAH

2006 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,858 mi
Last recorded108,858 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S881,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 OAH
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,858 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 108,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,591 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,526 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,590 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,590 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips/crack (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

cut in offside rear tyre wall

cuts in nearside rear tyre wall & tread slightly low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear screen cracked

tpms light on

Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

cut in offside rear tyre wall

cuts in nearside rear tyre wall & tread slightly low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear screen cracked

tpms light on

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,473 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre pessure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre pessure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear screen cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear screen cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2012 51,460 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Washer bottle appears to be leaking.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,631 miles

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 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 23 Sep 2009 35,117 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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WJ56 OAH is a 2006 Audi S8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJ56 OAH, 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 WJ56 OAH registered?

WJ56 OAH is a 2006 Audi S8, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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