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PJ56 XLS

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XLS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 119,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 111,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 105,655 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 104,841 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 103,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 101,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 100,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 98,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 92,583 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 92,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,849 miles

offside front tyre worn inner/outer edge close to limit

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,922 miles

deep cuts to tyres close to limits unable to view fully

offside rear tyre ripples to inner/ outer walls

Fail 6 Jan 2016 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to nearside front outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

deep cuts to tyres close to limits unable to view fully

eml warning light on

offside rear tyre ripples to inner/ outer walls

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,284 miles

o/s rear tyre has ripples to inner/outer wall

Pass 20 Dec 2012 57,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,122 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,798 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,031 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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PJ56 XLS is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ56 XLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ56 XLS registered?

PJ56 XLS is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 16 January 2007.

Is PJ56 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ56 XLS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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