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BT56 RZD

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,679 mi
Last recorded160,679 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 RZD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 160,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 157,347 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 157,322 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 154,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH upper control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH upper control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 151,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 151,611 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light BOTH. (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 150,975 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Just outside driver swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 150,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp washer pipe leaking!!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Just outside driver swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 148,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 144,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a perished sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a perished sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 142,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush's on both arms. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush's on both arms. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 136,741 miles

front top suspension arm bushes partially split

windscreen has damage in the swept area NOT affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 9 May 2015 119,558 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 106,825 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 106,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,550 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,518 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 48,392 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,392 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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BT56 RZD is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT56 RZD, 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 BT56 RZD registered?

BT56 RZD is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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