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V29 RAR

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,200 mi
Last recorded195,200 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 RAR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 195,200 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 179,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 169,128 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 157,052 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 152,854 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 146,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,463 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 127,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 116,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 104,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 96,679 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 96,674 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,554 miles

All disks worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V29 RAR is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V29 RAR, 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 V29 RAR registered?

V29 RAR is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is V29 RAR safe to buy?

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