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S8 VSU

2007 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,338 mi
Last recorded122,338 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 122,338 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,582 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 116,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,092 miles

Vehicle covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 8 Oct 2021 111,009 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 110,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,549 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases osf flexi pipe leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning osr inner tail lamp nw (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 108,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases osf flexi pipe leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning osr inner tail lamp nw (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 107,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,181 miles

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

O/S & N/S front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 40,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,983 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 VSU is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VSU, 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 S8 VSU registered?

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

Is S8 VSU safe to buy?

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