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LV57 GKU

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,412 mi
Last recorded199,412 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 GKU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 199,412 miles

UNDER TRAY LIMITATION

Fail 19 Sep 2020 199,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

UNDER TRAY LIMITATION

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 197,571 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2019 182,782 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2019 182,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 167,772 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 167,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Control Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Control Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 147,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 130,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

check wheel alignment tyres wearing uneven

Fail 20 Apr 2016 130,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

check wheel alignment tyres wearing uneven

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,868 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,316 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 63,657 miles

Brake warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 8 Dec 2011 42,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,636 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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LV57 GKU is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV57 GKU, 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 LV57 GKU registered?

LV57 GKU is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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