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SM56 YNT

2007 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,415 mi
Last recorded221,415 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YNT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 221,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 221,415 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2021 212,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 206,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 206,462 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 203,033 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 203,033 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 194,816 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 194,792 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 188,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 169,290 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

no smoke emitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 169,290 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

no smoke emitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 150,745 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 150,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 136,509 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear lamp, lens insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2013 120,256 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,144 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,987 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,416 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,092 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 54,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SM56 YNT is a 2007 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM56 YNT, 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 SM56 YNT registered?

SM56 YNT is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 6 January 2007.

Is SM56 YNT safe to buy?

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