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OE56 DYD

2007 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,965 mi
Last recorded158,965 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DYD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 158,965 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 158,961 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 158,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 157,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2020 141,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 130,463 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 125,612 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,681 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,619 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 118,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,680 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 108,674 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 95,244 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 83,992 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 83,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 70,150 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,375 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,144 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,287 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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OE56 DYD is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE56 DYD, 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 OE56 DYD registered?

OE56 DYD is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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