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VF07 BGU

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,316 mi
Last recorded150,316 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 150,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 137,843 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre has minor cuts on both walls and worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre has minor cuts on both walls and worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 117,727 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 106,783 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 92,879 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 92,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 82,439 miles

there's a cut in the n/s/f tyre that's close to the sidewall

Fail 5 Jan 2013 82,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

there's a cut in the n/s/f tyre that's close to the sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,063 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 56,661 miles

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

Oil very thin and black

front tyres wearing on inner edge pos. alighnment

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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VF07 BGU is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF07 BGU, 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 VF07 BGU registered?

VF07 BGU is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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