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AK57 VYT

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,366 mi
Last recorded191,366 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 VYT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 191,366 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 191,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 255/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 182,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 182,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 175,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

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

eml on

Pass 18 Apr 2019 166,892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 166,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 154,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2018 154,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Screen wash bottle leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 137,032 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 137,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35r20 96y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 115,220 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,195 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 107,194 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,378 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,378 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,489 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,343 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on both edges of tyre

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

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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AK57 VYT is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK57 VYT, 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 AK57 VYT registered?

AK57 VYT is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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