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SM07 LKY

2007 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,555 mi
Last recorded179,555 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 LKY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 179,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 173,987 miles

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

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 256,033 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front height level sensors secured by cable ties

Pass 9 May 2020 233,841 miles

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

all four tyres have side wall damage outter

front and rear brake pads low

front height level sensors secured by cable ties

Fail 7 May 2020 233,840 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

front and rear tyres worn smooth inner edges

front height level sensors secured by cable ties

Fail 30 Apr 2020 233,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 214,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 213,394 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 202,245 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 187,628 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 168,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2013 144,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 144,840 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 123,752 miles

many small marks in windscreen .

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 123,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp washers n/w .

many small marks in windscreen .

o/s/f b/pad wire broken .

Pass 4 Apr 2011 104,024 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,680 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 90,680 miles

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

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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SM07 LKY is a 2007 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SM07 LKY, 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 SM07 LKY registered?

SM07 LKY is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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