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ML57 ZGW

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,449 mi
Last recorded133,449 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 ZGW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,449 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 133,434 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inner side light brighter than off side lamp. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 133,379 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault parking brake malfunction (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,874 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 128,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,675 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

water leak. washers ?

Fail 4 Sep 2020 123,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall of tyre deep splits. 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall of tyre deep splits. 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

water leak. washers ?

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,452 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 109,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper front arm, marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 109,110 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper front arm, marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 166,468 miles

front disc pitted

near side front tyre has cut in

Fail 16 Mar 2017 166,468 miles

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

front disc pitted

near side front tyre has cut in

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,104 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,658 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2012 66,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,435 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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ML57 ZGW is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ML57 ZGW, 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 ML57 ZGW registered?

ML57 ZGW is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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