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KY57 YOJ

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,333 mi
Last recorded185,333 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 YOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 185,333 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 168,415 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 164,944 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 152,252 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2021 140,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 140,930 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 140,665 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 11 May 2020 140,665 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 140,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 139,742 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

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

Fail 2 May 2018 139,742 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2017 136,732 miles

Front Brake discs slightly poor

Fail 16 May 2017 136,732 miles

Front Brake discs slightly poor

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 120,181 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 120,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,666 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 80,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,437 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,108 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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KY57 YOJ is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KY57 YOJ, 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 KY57 YOJ registered?

KY57 YOJ is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is KY57 YOJ safe to buy?

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