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AJ57 KYZ

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,748 mi
Last recorded148,748 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 KYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 148,748 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 132,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 118,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 116,155 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 116,155 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

diesel on fuel filter -no signs of leak

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 113,380 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2020 113,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 107,606 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,908 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 101,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,451 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,814 miles

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 76,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,651 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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AJ57 KYZ is a 2007 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 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 AJ57 KYZ, 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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What year was AJ57 KYZ registered?

AJ57 KYZ is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is AJ57 KYZ safe to buy?

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