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YF07 YLP

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,512 mi
Last recorded197,512 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 YLP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 197,512 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 197,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 197,303 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 188,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 296,864 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Mar 2020 296,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn due to diesel spill infecting the rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall has split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel filter excessively leaking down into engine bay and on suspension components (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative air suspension fault (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Nov 2018 176,440 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 167,924 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 167,924 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 259,205 miles

both front tyres perishing tread starting to peel

Pass 23 Oct 2015 251,259 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 238,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 229,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 212,808 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 212,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 177,531 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 95,850 miles

Both front tyres close to limts on inside edge

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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YF07 YLP is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF07 YLP, 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 YF07 YLP registered?

YF07 YLP is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 9 June 2007.

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