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CA56 WKZ

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,556 mi
Last recorded161,556 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 WKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 161,556 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 161,555 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 157,363 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,546 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 145,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,785 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 123,617 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,644 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,580 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (Rear bent) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,344 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 108,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,269 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 99,356 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 99,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 87,782 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 87,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,410 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sills covered

underbody covered

Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sills covered

underbody covered

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,741 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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CA56 WKZ is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA56 WKZ, 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 CA56 WKZ registered?

CA56 WKZ is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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