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NJ57 TSV

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

305,932 mi
Last recorded305,932 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 TSV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 305,932 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 276,190 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 245,104 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 244,570 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 215,325 miles

(both rear tyres cracking)

Brake pad wear indicator light on

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 183,205 miles

Offside Front wiper slight torn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 158,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

osf and nsf upper suppension arm bushes cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Jul 2015 158,334 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and nsf upper suppension arm bushes cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2014 132,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 109,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on shoulders

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,204 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

all pads look low

epb light on

slight judder to rear brakes

Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,201 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,305 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 72,305 miles

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

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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NJ57 TSV is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ57 TSV, 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 NJ57 TSV registered?

NJ57 TSV is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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