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VA56 WUT

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,867 mi
Last recorded220,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 WUT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 220,867 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 212,144 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 212,144 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 207,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 198,448 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 181,998 miles

front under tray hanging low

service schedule overdue

Fail 18 Mar 2021 181,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front under tray hanging low

service schedule overdue

Pass 16 Mar 2020 170,792 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 170,792 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no plate dirty (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 159,333 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 159,294 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 159,263 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 147,855 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 139,340 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 139,335 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 128,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 119,896 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 91,385 miles

Car has 3 run-flat tyres, & 1 non run-flat !

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear inner brake pads may be starting to wear!

Pass 22 May 2012 67,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 67,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,577 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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VA56 WUT is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VA56 WUT, 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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VA56 WUT is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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