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HD56 FAO

2007 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,730 mi
Last recorded148,730 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 FAO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 148,730 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 145,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 138,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 133,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 128,862 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 2 Nov 2019 122,765 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,086 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,179 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 100,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 93,567 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,637 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,868 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,779 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight condensation found in passenger's rear outer lense.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight condensation found in passenger's rear outer lense.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 34,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,828 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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HD56 FAO is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HD56 FAO, 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 HD56 FAO registered?

HD56 FAO is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is HD56 FAO safe to buy?

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