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AJ57 ZHX

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,118 mi
Last recorded138,118 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZHX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 138,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 138,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 125,116 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 116,400 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 116,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,470 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 90,160 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 90,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,749 miles

engine lights on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 59,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 38,191 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 38,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 33,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,424 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 ZHX is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

AJ57 ZHX is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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