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VN57 VKH

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,036 mi
Last recorded173,036 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 VKH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 173,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 168,340 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 168,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 161,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 152,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 144,378 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc's thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 136,588 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Rear brake disc's thin

Pass 19 Nov 2020 135,911 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 135,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 130,549 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 130,547 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 125,630 miles

Rear brake disc's lipped & front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

Fail 8 May 2018 125,630 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc's lipped & front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

Pass 8 May 2017 121,280 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 121,278 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,219 miles

Both front tyres low and wearing un-even

Fail 14 Apr 2016 117,840 miles

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

Both front arb links worn

Both front tyres low and wearing un-even

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 95,922 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2011 69,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine under tray fitted at time of test

headlamp washers leaking

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,754 miles

engine under tray fitted at time of test

headlamp washers leaking

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,354 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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VN57 VKH is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VN57 VKH, 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 VN57 VKH registered?

VN57 VKH is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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