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Y22 CGL

2007 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,337 mi
Last recorded160,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 CGL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 160,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 147,216 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lense has slight damage but not effecting pattern

Fail 7 Feb 2025 147,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lense has slight damage but not effecting pattern

Pass 31 Aug 2023 147,007 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 149,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 131,222 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,869 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 102,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 85,526 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 85,526 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 49,432 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,046 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,062 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,388 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,063 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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Y22 CGL is a 2007 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y22 CGL, 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 Y22 CGL registered?

Y22 CGL is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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