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HJ56 HSX

2006 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HSX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 109,086 miles

Brake pad wear indicator warning illuminated

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp lens deteriorated heavily reducing output

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

Suspension levelling system fault lamp illuminated

Fail 22 May 2025 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad wear indicator warning illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp lens deteriorated heavily reducing output

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension levelling system fault lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2024 101,962 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 101,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 87,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 84,326 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 84,232 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 79,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 73,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear to outer edge

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,614 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,528 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,516 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,104 miles

both wipers smeary

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,127 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,262 miles

Front n/s brake pad sensor wire broken

Rear brake pads look worn

Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,392 miles

Most of underbody covered by plastic shield , cannot inspect

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,392 miles

Most of underbody covered by plastic shield , cannot inspect

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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HJ56 HSX is a 2006 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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 HJ56 HSX, 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 HJ56 HSX registered?

HJ56 HSX is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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