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W3 VSU

2007 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,730 mi
Last recorded152,730 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 VSU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 152,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 151,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 143,844 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 143,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 139,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 137,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 133,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake is sticking slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2018 127,885 miles

Offside Front Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil bleed nipple (3.6.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 127,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake is slightly sticking/binding

Pass 17 Feb 2017 123,743 miles

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp ill fitted

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 118,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,076 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 112,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 97,826 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 90,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,019 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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W3 VSU is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W3 VSU, 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 W3 VSU registered?

W3 VSU is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is W3 VSU safe to buy?

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