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K8 GYA

2007 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,815 mi
Last recorded166,815 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GYA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 166,815 miles

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

coolant is low

Fail 30 Mar 2026 166,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

coolant is low

Pass 23 Apr 2025 160,052 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 151,096 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 148,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

condensation on inside n/s h/lamp lens

Pass 13 Apr 2023 143,260 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 137,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 214,169 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 128,205 miles

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

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))

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

all front top suspension arms inner bushs splitting

Fail 28 Feb 2020 128,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

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

all front top suspension arms inner bushs splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both flexi pipes in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sidelight 20% not working (LED)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexible exhaust sections slightly leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,320 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 106,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated front + rear (6.3.1d)

Front N/S + O/S tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,252 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad ware light on

front brake discs worn with lip pads worn unable to view fully

rear brake discs poor condition with lip ,pads worn unable to view fully

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,111 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,717 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 17,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K8 GYA is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K8 GYA, 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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K8 GYA is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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