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S8 GVG

2007 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

177,178 mi
Last recorded177,178 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 GVG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 177,178 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 177,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 169,197 miles

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 168,734 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 165,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

small chips to windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2021 161,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 143,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,821 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 128,206 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 May 2016 128,206 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative o/s and n/s (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 84,945 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jun 2011 18,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,514 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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S8 GVG is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S8 GVG, 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 S8 GVG registered?

S8 GVG is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is S8 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 GVG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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