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OU56 ZSX

2007 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,581 mi
Last recorded144,581 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZSX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 144,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 144,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 144,575 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 144,575 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 144,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 137,433 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 137,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,310 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 129,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 120,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 108,274 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner side

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Dec 2017 108,274 miles

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner side

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2016 101,753 miles

under engine trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,129 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 94,129 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing down on inner edges

under trays front/rear unable to inspect some areas of brakes/steering/suspension components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 82,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing down on inner edges

under trays front/rear unable to inspect some areas of brakes/steering/suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray fitted unable to inspect some areas of brakes/steering/suspension

Fail 24 Jan 2013 56,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray fitted unable to inspect some areas of brakes/steering/suspension

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side door glass cracked

rear tyres wearing on edges on both rear wheels

Fail 19 Jan 2012 45,871 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side door glass cracked

rear tyres wearing on edges on both rear wheels

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,058 miles

large belly pan on underside of car unable to see some areas of brkes/steering/suspension

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,273 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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OU56 ZSX is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU56 ZSX, 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 OU56 ZSX registered?

OU56 ZSX is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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