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OE56 DZJ

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,256 mi
Last recorded182,256 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 182,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 179,367 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 175,125 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 172,063 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 165,862 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 165,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (back arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (back arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 159,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 154,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 148,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 139,331 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti squeel shim missing o/s/f br caliper and incorrectly fitted o/s/f

Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,793 miles

Both the Number plate lamps are held in by silicon sealer.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 116,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 106,288 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 93,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,133 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,644 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 70,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,771 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 DZJ is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OE56 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

OE56 DZJ is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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