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OE56 XSG

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,067 mi
Last recorded114,067 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 114,067 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,382 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,024 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively temporarily fixed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,141 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left hand (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to side wall.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' X3 (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has damage, ply cords not exposed

Nearside headlamp condensate, aim not affected

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 77,814 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has damage, ply cords not exposed

Nearside headlamp condensate, aim not affected

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,925 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside front wheel and tyre side wall has slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,924 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front wheel and tyre side wall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,914 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 71,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2013 59,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,115 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,371 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres started to perrish in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,165 miles

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

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

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

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 XSG is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

OE56 XSG is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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