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SM56 YOA

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,822 mi
Last recorded145,822 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YOA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2025 145,822 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 135,932 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 130,551 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle covers missing/broken

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,633 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2021 120,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 115,528 miles

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 3 Apr 2019 111,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 90,537 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 76,875 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 68,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar c link bushes worn

Pass 23 Apr 2011 52,873 miles

head light washers not working

ns & os under body trims damaged

osr calipar noisey when engine turn off

screw in osf tyre

spare tyre is smaller /225 instead of 255 .this could damaged quattor system

Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,767 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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SM56 YOA is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM56 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

SM56 YOA is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 20 January 2007.

Is SM56 YOA safe to buy?

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