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HG07 HYY

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,714 mi
Last recorded152,714 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 HYY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 152,714 miles

Nearside Rear tail lens broken

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 145,529 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 7 Sep 2023 141,188 miles

Nearside Rear Outer light lense damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2023 141,187 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer light lense damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2022 133,648 miles

have not checked n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fixed in position

Fail 16 Aug 2022 133,640 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

have not checked n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fixed in position

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,580 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 124,578 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 120,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs rusting on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake performance limits only just achieved

Pass 1 Jun 2019 115,799 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 179,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,867 miles

All brake disc's has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,741 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 94,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 90,792 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,038 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 86,038 miles

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,197 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,838 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 26 Oct 2010 72,231 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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HG07 HYY is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc 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 HG07 HYY, 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 HG07 HYY registered?

HG07 HYY is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 5 April 2007.

Is HG07 HYY safe to buy?

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