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OE57 DBY

2007 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,288 mi
Last recorded117,288 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,288 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 117,288 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 116,964 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 109,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 60,256 miles

rear tyres worn outer edge

Fail 20 May 2013 60,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear tyres worn outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,480 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 30 Dec 2010 48,407 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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OE57 DBY is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

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

Is OE57 DBY safe to buy?

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