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VO57 YKB

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,147 mi
Last recorded153,147 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 YKB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 153,147 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 141,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 134,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the inner edge part worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 134,103 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the inner edge part worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 128,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front plastic jacking point damaged

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2022 128,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front plastic jacking point damaged

Pass 11 May 2021 123,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 118,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 111,251 miles

engine managment light on speedo

Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,844 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,044 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,255 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front inner and outer tyre edges worm

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,371 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,003 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 26,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,885 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 20,854 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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VO57 YKB is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO57 YKB, 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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VO57 YKB is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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