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EK57 YJR

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

162,463 mi
Last recorded162,463 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 YJR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 162,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 155,698 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 145,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 137,644 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 131,111 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads wearing to tread wear bars Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 128,477 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,879 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,953 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 104,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 143,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,744 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake linings low light on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on (all brake pads have plenty lining remaining)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,959 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,062 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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EK57 YJR is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK57 YJR, 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 EK57 YJR registered?

EK57 YJR is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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