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OE56 EBM

2007 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,259 mi
Last recorded180,259 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 180,259 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2026 180,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 179,096 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 179,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 174,191 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 174,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 169,124 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 161,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 154,921 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 148,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 139,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 132,694 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 132,694 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 122,257 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 71,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 35,258 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 EBM is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EBM, 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 EBM registered?

OE56 EBM is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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