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HG57 ESY

2007 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,558 mi
Last recorded175,558 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 ESY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 175,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 173,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 168,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 160,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front middle straight arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted hose by the brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components and Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Jul 2021 160,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front lower rear bendy arms balljoint x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front middle straight arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted hose by the brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components and Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Feb 2020 151,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 144,357 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 136,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 127,614 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,050 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 96,513 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,513 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,348 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,960 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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HG57 ESY is a 2007 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG57 ESY, 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 HG57 ESY registered?

HG57 ESY is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is HG57 ESY safe to buy?

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