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Y27 UBY

2007 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,401 mi
Last recorded188,401 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 UBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 188,401 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 181,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 166,018 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 166,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 146,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 129,850 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 129,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,162 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 101,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 82,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 82,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,601 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 78,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,495 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,465 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads approx 65-70 percent worn

offside rear light lense slightly condensated

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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Y27 UBY is a 2007 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y27 UBY, 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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Y27 UBY is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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