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YT57 VDZ

2007 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,392 mi
Last recorded154,392 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A8100,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 VDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 154,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 152,004 miles

fuel tank securing strap corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2024 149,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 146,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 142,710 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 142,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm bushes both sides of arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm bushes both sides of arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 131,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 120,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,782 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 112,782 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,748 miles

slight lip on rear disc

Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,385 miles

rear discs lipped

Fail 16 Sep 2016 108,385 miles

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

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

rear discs lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has a nail close to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,145 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 97,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,154 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,893 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,372 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,584 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)

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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YT57 VDZ is a 2007 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YT57 VDZ, 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 YT57 VDZ registered?

YT57 VDZ is a 2007 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YT57 VDZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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