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L8 ETG

2008 Audi A7

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,107 mi
Last recorded127,107 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 ETG
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 127,107 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 127,107 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 60,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,110 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,482 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 44,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,508 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,043 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 95,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,757 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 87,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached top arm outer bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,696 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,695 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 72,958 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 72,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 May 2017 65,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 59,471 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 52,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 46,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,834 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,573 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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L8 ETG is a 2008 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Audi A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 ETG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L8 ETG is a 2008 Audi A7, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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