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RK57 VPW

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,111 mi
Last recorded208,111 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 VPW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 208,111 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 199,142 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 187,810 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake limit just met

Fail 19 Nov 2021 187,810 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake limit just met

Pass 10 Nov 2020 172,891 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 172,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 159,326 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 159,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 144,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,957 miles

Nearside Rear tyre started to crack

both front top arm inner bushes started to crack

both front tyres started to crack

Pass 9 Apr 2016 123,010 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 120,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 113,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,513 miles

boot area,outer sills & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

complete underside of vehicle plastic covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s and o/s outer sill plastic covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

complete underside of vehicle plastic covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s and o/s outer sill plastic covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tuyre wear on outer edge

offside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle plastic covers fitted

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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RK57 VPW is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK57 VPW, 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 RK57 VPW registered?

RK57 VPW is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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