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J88 GWC

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 GWC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 161,650 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 156,789 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 148,369 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 136,945 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2020 120,671 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 120,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 108,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,451 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 103,332 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,679 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,642 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc's worn

Rear brake disc's scored

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,403 miles

air bag light 0n

emissions too low to record reading

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,124 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

O/S/F TYRE HAS A SLIGHT CUT IN THE OUTER WALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLYS/CORDS

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,027 miles

both front anti roll bar c-link bushes perishing/splitting

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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J88 GWC is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 J88 GWC, 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 J88 GWC registered?

J88 GWC is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is J88 GWC safe to buy?

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