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YF07 YXY

2007 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,461 mi
Last recorded153,461 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 153,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 138,740 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 138,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,152 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 132,152 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 11 May 2019 121,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 121,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Fail 3 May 2018 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 2 May 2017 104,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 3 May 2016 97,103 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut but not to requirements.

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 97,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut but not to requirements.

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 90,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r tyre.unable to check seat belt.

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished & worn on inner edges.

Fail 15 May 2015 90,272 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r tyre.unable to check seat belt.

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished & worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 May 2014 82,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,861 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,543 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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YF07 YXY is a 2007 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YXY, 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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YF07 YXY is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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