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OE57 DBV

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,637 mi
Last recorded126,637 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 118,447 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,105 miles

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

emissions too clean

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,454 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 98,031 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,011 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre side wall emergency repair

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,791 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,814 miles

Nearside 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 2 Feb 2011 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,800 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 8 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

number "8" in mileage refers to mileage on dash unobtainable.

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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OE57 DBV is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OE57 DBV, 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 OE57 DBV registered?

OE57 DBV is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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