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HN57 VHG

2007 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,901 mi
Last recorded145,901 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 VHG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 145,901 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,219 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Both exhaust flexis deteriorated

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 136,719 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 134,067 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 134,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,576 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 121,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 105,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,065 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 68,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,486 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,940 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 38,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,620 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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HN57 VHG is a 2007 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HN57 VHG, 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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HN57 VHG is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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