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XS53 EAN

2008 Audi A7

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

62,137 mi
Last recorded62,137 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS53 EAN
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 62,137 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 59,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 48,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,244 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 26,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 48,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 15,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,975 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,030 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 26,030 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,979 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 5,313 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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XS53 EAN is a 2008 Audi A7 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

The most common reason a Audi A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XS53 EAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XS53 EAN registered?

XS53 EAN is a 2008 Audi A7, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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