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AJ07 RYP

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

260,381 mi
Last recorded260,381 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 RYP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 260,381 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 246,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 224,828 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 202,850 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inop (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and towbar electrics corroded ()

air suspension warning light on

engine cover and under-trays fitted

engine management light on

n/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 13 Jul 2017 202,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box / centre pipe clamps missing (7.1.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inop (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and towbar electrics corroded ()

air suspension warning light on

engine cover and under-trays fitted

engine management light on

n/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 13 Jul 2016 181,642 miles

EML light on

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 5 May 2015 171,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 154,460 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 rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Fail 2 May 2014 154,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Fail 8 May 2013 141,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 141,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 124,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 104,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 81,831 miles

stone chips in windscreen

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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AJ07 RYP is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ07 RYP, 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.

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AJ07 RYP is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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