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FG07 DWX

2007 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,033 mi
Last recorded173,033 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 DWX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 173,033 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 173,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 165,699 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2025 165,699 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2024 159,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 139,559 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,718 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 135,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 132,712 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 15 Sep 2017 130,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,809 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 117,809 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,437 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clean emission test no result given

offside rear seat belt buckel broken

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,104 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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FG07 DWX is a 2007 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG07 DWX, 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 FG07 DWX registered?

FG07 DWX is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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