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A18 JOS

2007 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,634 mi
Last recorded83,634 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JOS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 83,634 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 83,634 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 80,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 76,025 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,047 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 72,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,501 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,217 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,886 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 49,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,315 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,743 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 33,483 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,483 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,960 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,102 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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A18 JOS is a 2007 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 100,236 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 A18 JOS, 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 19 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 JOS registered?

A18 JOS is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 11 July 2007.

Is A18 JOS safe to buy?

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